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
55E2EA
RGB
85, 226, 234
HSL
183, 78%, 63%
HSB
183, 64%, 92%
CMYK
64, 3, 0, 8
LAB
83, -37, -16
LCH
83, 41, 203
OKLCH
0.84, 0.12, 200
XYZ
46, 62, 87
LUV
83, -54, -18
HWB
183, 33%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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