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
83D2DB
RGB
131, 210, 219
HSL
186, 55%, 69%
HSB
186, 40%, 86%
CMYK
40, 4, 0, 14
LAB
79, -24, -13
LCH
79, 27, 208
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 205
XYZ
45, 56, 75
LUV
79, -36, -15
HWB
186, 51%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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