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
55C8DA
RGB
85, 200, 218
HSL
188, 64%, 59%
HSB
188, 61%, 85%
CMYK
61, 8, 0, 15
LAB
75, -30, -19
LCH
75, 35, 213
OKLCH
0.77, 0.11, 209
XYZ
37, 48, 74
LUV
75, -46, -25
HWB
188, 33%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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