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
557EAE
RGB
85, 126, 174
HSL
212, 35%, 51%
HSB
212, 51%, 68%
CMYK
51, 28, 0, 32
LAB
51, -4, -30
LCH
51, 31, 262
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 253
XYZ
19, 20, 43
LUV
51, -19, -45
HWB
212, 33%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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