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
55D0EA
RGB
85, 208, 234
HSL
190, 78%, 63%
HSB
190, 64%, 92%
CMYK
64, 11, 0, 8
LAB
77, -30, -24
LCH
77, 38, 219
OKLCH
0.80, 0.11, 214
XYZ
41, 53, 86
LUV
77, -48, -32
HWB
190, 33%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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