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
55BFCE
RGB
85, 191, 206
HSL
187, 55%, 57%
HSB
187, 59%, 81%
CMYK
59, 7, 0, 19
LAB
72, -28, -17
LCH
72, 33, 211
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 208
XYZ
34, 44, 65
LUV
72, -43, -22
HWB
187, 33%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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