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
55AEB7
RGB
85, 174, 183
HSL
186, 40%, 53%
HSB
186, 54%, 72%
CMYK
54, 5, 0, 28
LAB
66, -26, -13
LCH
66, 29, 207
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 204
XYZ
27, 36, 50
LUV
66, -38, -16
HWB
186, 33%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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