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
559DCF
RGB
85, 157, 207
HSL
205, 56%, 57%
HSB
205, 59%, 81%
CMYK
59, 24, 0, 19
LAB
62, -12, -33
LCH
62, 35, 250
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 241
XYZ
27, 31, 63
LUV
62, -30, -49
HWB
205, 33%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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