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
55A4BD
RGB
85, 164, 189
HSL
194, 44%, 54%
HSB
194, 55%, 74%
CMYK
55, 13, 0, 26
LAB
63, -20, -21
LCH
63, 29, 226
OKLCH
0.68, 0.09, 221
XYZ
26, 32, 53
LUV
63, -33, -28
HWB
194, 33%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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