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
83A2B2
RGB
131, 162, 178
HSL
200, 23%, 61%
HSB
200, 26%, 70%
CMYK
26, 9, 0, 30
LAB
65, -8, -12
LCH
65, 15, 235
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 231
XYZ
30, 34, 47
LUV
65, -16, -17
HWB
200, 51%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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