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
55C7FF
RGB
85, 199, 255
HSL
200, 100%, 67%
HSB
200, 67%, 100%
CMYK
67, 22, 0, 0
LAB
75, -21, -38
LCH
75, 43, 241
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 233
XYZ
42, 50, 102
LUV
75, -43, -58
HWB
200, 33%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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