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
55CBDA
RGB
85, 203, 218
HSL
187, 64%, 59%
HSB
187, 61%, 85%
CMYK
61, 7, 0, 15
LAB
76, -31, -18
LCH
76, 36, 210
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 207
XYZ
38, 50, 74
LUV
76, -47, -23
HWB
187, 33%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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