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
559CE5
RGB
85, 156, 229
HSL
210, 73%, 62%
HSB
210, 63%, 90%
CMYK
63, 32, 0, 10
LAB
62, -6, -44
LCH
62, 45, 262
OKLCH
0.68, 0.13, 251
XYZ
30, 31, 79
LUV
62, -29, -69
HWB
210, 33%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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