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
55C4E8
RGB
85, 196, 232
HSL
195, 76%, 62%
HSB
195, 63%, 91%
CMYK
63, 16, 0, 9
LAB
74, -25, -28
LCH
74, 37, 228
OKLCH
0.77, 0.11, 223
XYZ
38, 47, 83
LUV
74, -43, -40
HWB
195, 33%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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