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
83C8D5
RGB
131, 200, 213
HSL
190, 49%, 67%
HSB
190, 38%, 84%
CMYK
38, 6, 0, 16
LAB
76, -20, -14
LCH
76, 24, 214
OKLCH
0.79, 0.07, 211
XYZ
42, 51, 71
LUV
76, -32, -18
HWB
190, 51%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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