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
83CDD2
RGB
131, 205, 210
HSL
184, 47%, 67%
HSB
184, 38%, 82%
CMYK
38, 2, 0, 18
LAB
78, -23, -10
LCH
78, 25, 204
OKLCH
0.80, 0.07, 201
XYZ
43, 53, 69
LUV
78, -35, -12
HWB
184, 51%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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