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
559EEF
RGB
85, 158, 239
HSL
212, 83%, 64%
HSB
212, 64%, 94%
CMYK
64, 34, 0, 6
LAB
63, -4, -48
LCH
63, 49, 265
OKLCH
0.69, 0.14, 253
XYZ
32, 33, 86
LUV
63, -30, -75
HWB
212, 33%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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