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
55ABBF
RGB
85, 171, 191
HSL
191, 45%, 54%
HSB
191, 55%, 75%
CMYK
55, 10, 0, 25
LAB
65, -23, -19
LCH
65, 29, 219
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 215
XYZ
28, 35, 55
LUV
65, -36, -25
HWB
191, 33%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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