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
558E92
RGB
85, 142, 146
HSL
184, 26%, 45%
HSB
184, 42%, 57%
CMYK
42, 3, 0, 43
LAB
55, -19, -8
LCH
55, 20, 204
OKLCH
0.61, 0.06, 201
XYZ
19, 23, 31
LUV
55, -26, -9
HWB
184, 33%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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