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
558AB2
RGB
85, 138, 178
HSL
206, 38%, 52%
HSB
206, 52%, 70%
CMYK
52, 22, 0, 30
LAB
55, -10, -27
LCH
55, 29, 251
OKLCH
0.61, 0.08, 242
XYZ
21, 23, 46
LUV
55, -24, -39
HWB
206, 33%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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