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
558DE5
RGB
85, 141, 229
HSL
217, 73%, 62%
HSB
217, 63%, 90%
CMYK
63, 38, 0, 10
LAB
58, 2, -51
LCH
58, 51, 272
OKLCH
0.65, 0.15, 259
XYZ
27, 27, 78
LUV
58, -24, -79
HWB
217, 33%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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