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
55D2EF
RGB
85, 210, 239
HSL
191, 83%, 64%
HSB
191, 64%, 94%
CMYK
64, 12, 0, 6
LAB
78, -29, -25
LCH
78, 39, 221
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 216
XYZ
42, 54, 90
LUV
78, -48, -35
HWB
191, 33%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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