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
558ACA
RGB
85, 138, 202
HSL
213, 52%, 56%
HSB
213, 58%, 79%
CMYK
58, 32, 0, 21
LAB
56, -4, -39
LCH
56, 39, 265
OKLCH
0.62, 0.11, 254
XYZ
23, 24, 59
LUV
56, -23, -59
HWB
213, 33%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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