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
558EA5
RGB
85, 142, 165
HSL
197, 32%, 49%
HSB
197, 48%, 65%
CMYK
48, 14, 0, 35
LAB
56, -15, -18
LCH
56, 23, 232
OKLCH
0.62, 0.07, 226
XYZ
20, 24, 39
LUV
56, -26, -25
HWB
197, 33%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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