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
55BEC7
RGB
85, 190, 199
HSL
185, 50%, 56%
HSB
185, 57%, 78%
CMYK
57, 5, 0, 22
LAB
71, -30, -14
LCH
71, 33, 206
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 203
XYZ
32, 43, 61
LUV
71, -43, -17
HWB
185, 33%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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