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
559CBF
RGB
85, 156, 191
HSL
200, 45%, 54%
HSB
200, 55%, 75%
CMYK
55, 18, 0, 25
LAB
61, -16, -25
LCH
61, 30, 239
OKLCH
0.66, 0.09, 232
XYZ
25, 29, 54
LUV
61, -30, -36
HWB
200, 33%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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