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
55949A
RGB
85, 148, 154
HSL
185, 29%, 47%
HSB
185, 45%, 60%
CMYK
45, 4, 0, 40
LAB
57, -20, -10
LCH
57, 22, 206
OKLCH
0.63, 0.07, 204
XYZ
20, 25, 34
LUV
57, -28, -11
HWB
185, 33%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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