Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
557CBC
RGB
85, 124, 188
HSL
217, 43%, 54%
HSB
217, 55%, 74%
CMYK
55, 34, 0, 26
LAB
51, 0, -38
LCH
51, 38, 271
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 260
XYZ
20, 20, 50
LUV
51, -18, -58
HWB
217, 33%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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