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
557EB3
RGB
85, 126, 179
HSL
214, 38%, 52%
HSB
214, 53%, 70%
CMYK
53, 30, 0, 30
LAB
52, -3, -33
LCH
52, 33, 265
OKLCH
0.59, 0.09, 255
XYZ
19, 20, 46
LUV
52, -19, -49
HWB
214, 33%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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