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
538285
RGB
83, 130, 133
HSL
184, 23%, 42%
HSB
184, 38%, 52%
CMYK
38, 2, 0, 48
LAB
51, -16, -7
LCH
51, 17, 204
OKLCH
0.57, 0.05, 201
XYZ
16, 19, 25
LUV
51, -22, -7
HWB
184, 33%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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