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
559FA6
RGB
85, 159, 166
HSL
185, 32%, 49%
HSB
185, 49%, 65%
CMYK
49, 4, 0, 35
LAB
61, -23, -11
LCH
61, 25, 206
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 204
XYZ
23, 29, 41
LUV
61, -32, -13
HWB
185, 33%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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