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
5586CD
RGB
85, 134, 205
HSL
216, 55%, 57%
HSB
216, 59%, 80%
CMYK
59, 35, 0, 20
LAB
55, -1, -42
LCH
55, 42, 269
OKLCH
0.62, 0.12, 258
XYZ
23, 23, 61
LUV
55, -22, -65
HWB
216, 33%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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