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
557F93
RGB
85, 127, 147
HSL
199, 27%, 45%
HSB
199, 42%, 58%
CMYK
42, 14, 0, 42
LAB
51, -11, -16
LCH
51, 19, 235
OKLCH
0.57, 0.06, 229
XYZ
17, 19, 30
LUV
51, -20, -21
HWB
199, 33%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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