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
55E2F6
RGB
85, 226, 246
HSL
187, 90%, 65%
HSB
187, 65%, 96%
CMYK
65, 8, 0, 4
LAB
83, -35, -22
LCH
83, 41, 212
OKLCH
0.84, 0.12, 208
XYZ
48, 63, 97
LUV
83, -53, -29
HWB
187, 33%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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