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
559DB7
RGB
85, 157, 183
HSL
196, 40%, 53%
HSB
196, 54%, 72%
CMYK
54, 14, 0, 28
LAB
61, -18, -21
LCH
61, 28, 229
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 224
XYZ
24, 29, 49
LUV
61, -31, -29
HWB
196, 33%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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