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
557DB1
RGB
85, 125, 177
HSL
214, 37%, 51%
HSB
214, 52%, 69%
CMYK
52, 29, 0, 31
LAB
51, -3, -32
LCH
51, 32, 265
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 255
XYZ
19, 20, 44
LUV
51, -19, -48
HWB
214, 33%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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