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
558D97
RGB
85, 141, 151
HSL
189, 28%, 46%
HSB
189, 44%, 59%
CMYK
44, 7, 0, 41
LAB
55, -17, -11
LCH
55, 21, 214
OKLCH
0.61, 0.06, 210
XYZ
19, 23, 33
LUV
55, -26, -14
HWB
189, 33%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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