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
55838D
RGB
85, 131, 141
HSL
191, 25%, 44%
HSB
191, 40%, 55%
CMYK
40, 7, 0, 45
LAB
52, -14, -11
LCH
52, 18, 217
OKLCH
0.58, 0.05, 213
XYZ
17, 20, 28
LUV
52, -22, -13
HWB
191, 33%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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