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
55858E
RGB
85, 133, 142
HSL
189, 25%, 45%
HSB
189, 40%, 56%
CMYK
40, 6, 0, 44
LAB
52, -15, -10
LCH
52, 18, 214
OKLCH
0.59, 0.05, 211
XYZ
17, 21, 29
LUV
52, -22, -12
HWB
189, 33%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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