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
5585B2
RGB
85, 133, 178
HSL
209, 38%, 52%
HSB
209, 52%, 70%
CMYK
52, 25, 0, 30
LAB
54, -7, -29
LCH
54, 30, 257
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 248
XYZ
20, 22, 45
LUV
54, -22, -43
HWB
209, 33%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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