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
83C7CB
RGB
131, 199, 203
HSL
183, 41%, 65%
HSB
183, 35%, 80%
CMYK
35, 2, 0, 20
LAB
76, -22, -9
LCH
76, 23, 203
OKLCH
0.79, 0.07, 201
XYZ
41, 50, 64
LUV
76, -32, -10
HWB
183, 51%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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