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
83AAAF
RGB
131, 170, 175
HSL
187, 22%, 60%
HSB
187, 25%, 69%
CMYK
25, 3, 0, 31
LAB
67, -13, -7
LCH
67, 15, 209
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 206
XYZ
31, 37, 46
LUV
67, -20, -8
HWB
187, 51%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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