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
83ACB7
RGB
131, 172, 183
HSL
193, 27%, 62%
HSB
193, 28%, 72%
CMYK
28, 6, 0, 28
LAB
68, -12, -10
LCH
68, 16, 220
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 216
XYZ
33, 38, 50
LUV
68, -21, -13
HWB
193, 51%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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