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
5581BC
RGB
85, 129, 188
HSL
214, 43%, 54%
HSB
214, 55%, 74%
CMYK
55, 31, 0, 26
LAB
53, -2, -36
LCH
53, 36, 266
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 256
XYZ
21, 21, 51
LUV
53, -20, -54
HWB
214, 33%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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