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
559CE8
RGB
85, 156, 232
HSL
211, 76%, 62%
HSB
211, 63%, 91%
CMYK
63, 33, 0, 9
LAB
62, -5, -46
LCH
62, 46, 264
OKLCH
0.68, 0.13, 252
XYZ
30, 32, 81
LUV
62, -29, -71
HWB
211, 33%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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