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
55DBFF
RGB
85, 219, 255
HSL
193, 100%, 67%
HSB
193, 67%, 100%
CMYK
67, 14, 0, 0
LAB
81, -30, -29
LCH
81, 41, 224
OKLCH
0.83, 0.12, 219
XYZ
47, 60, 104
LUV
81, -50, -42
HWB
193, 33%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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