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
55C8D3
RGB
85, 200, 211
HSL
185, 59%, 58%
HSB
185, 60%, 83%
CMYK
60, 5, 0, 17
LAB
74, -31, -16
LCH
74, 35, 207
OKLCH
0.77, 0.10, 204
XYZ
36, 48, 69
LUV
74, -46, -19
HWB
185, 33%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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