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
55A3BC
RGB
85, 163, 188
HSL
195, 43%, 54%
HSB
195, 55%, 74%
CMYK
55, 13, 0, 26
LAB
63, -20, -21
LCH
63, 29, 227
OKLCH
0.68, 0.09, 221
XYZ
26, 32, 52
LUV
63, -33, -28
HWB
195, 33%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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