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
558C95
RGB
85, 140, 149
HSL
188, 27%, 46%
HSB
188, 43%, 58%
CMYK
43, 6, 0, 42
LAB
55, -17, -11
LCH
55, 20, 212
OKLCH
0.61, 0.06, 209
XYZ
19, 23, 32
LUV
55, -25, -13
HWB
188, 33%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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