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
80ACAF
RGB
128, 172, 175
HSL
184, 23%, 59%
HSB
184, 27%, 69%
CMYK
27, 2, 0, 31
LAB
67, -15, -7
LCH
67, 16, 204
OKLCH
0.71, 0.05, 201
XYZ
31, 37, 46
LUV
67, -22, -7
HWB
184, 50%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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