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
55AFE5
RGB
85, 175, 229
HSL
203, 73%, 62%
HSB
203, 63%, 90%
CMYK
63, 24, 0, 10
LAB
68, -16, -36
LCH
68, 39, 247
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 238
XYZ
33, 38, 80
LUV
68, -36, -54
HWB
203, 33%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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