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
558391
RGB
85, 131, 145
HSL
194, 26%, 45%
HSB
194, 41%, 57%
CMYK
41, 10, 0, 43
LAB
52, -13, -13
LCH
52, 19, 224
OKLCH
0.58, 0.05, 219
XYZ
17, 20, 30
LUV
52, -22, -16
HWB
194, 33%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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