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
559FB0
RGB
85, 159, 176
HSL
191, 37%, 51%
HSB
191, 52%, 69%
CMYK
52, 10, 0, 31
LAB
61, -20, -16
LCH
61, 26, 219
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 214
XYZ
24, 30, 46
LUV
61, -32, -21
HWB
191, 33%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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