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
83CBD7
RGB
131, 203, 215
HSL
189, 51%, 68%
HSB
189, 39%, 84%
CMYK
39, 6, 0, 16
LAB
77, -21, -14
LCH
77, 25, 213
OKLCH
0.80, 0.07, 209
XYZ
43, 52, 72
LUV
77, -34, -17
HWB
189, 51%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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