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
557D90
RGB
85, 125, 144
HSL
199, 26%, 45%
HSB
199, 41%, 56%
CMYK
41, 13, 0, 44
LAB
50, -11, -15
LCH
50, 18, 235
OKLCH
0.57, 0.05, 229
XYZ
16, 19, 29
LUV
50, -19, -20
HWB
199, 33%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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