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
558EA9
RGB
85, 142, 169
HSL
199, 33%, 50%
HSB
199, 50%, 66%
CMYK
50, 16, 0, 34
LAB
56, -14, -20
LCH
56, 25, 236
OKLCH
0.62, 0.07, 230
XYZ
21, 24, 41
LUV
56, -26, -28
HWB
199, 33%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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