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
5595D2
RGB
85, 149, 210
HSL
209, 58%, 58%
HSB
209, 60%, 82%
CMYK
60, 29, 0, 18
LAB
59, -7, -38
LCH
59, 39, 259
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 249
XYZ
26, 28, 65
LUV
59, -27, -58
HWB
209, 33%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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