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
5596AE
RGB
85, 150, 174
HSL
196, 35%, 51%
HSB
196, 51%, 68%
CMYK
51, 14, 0, 32
LAB
58, -17, -19
LCH
58, 26, 230
OKLCH
0.64, 0.08, 224
XYZ
22, 27, 44
LUV
58, -29, -26
HWB
196, 33%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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