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
558EA4
RGB
85, 142, 164
HSL
197, 32%, 49%
HSB
197, 48%, 64%
CMYK
48, 13, 0, 36
LAB
56, -15, -18
LCH
56, 23, 230
OKLCH
0.62, 0.07, 225
XYZ
20, 24, 39
LUV
56, -26, -24
HWB
197, 33%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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