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
83D4DA
RGB
131, 212, 218
HSL
184, 54%, 68%
HSB
184, 40%, 85%
CMYK
40, 3, 0, 15
LAB
80, -25, -11
LCH
80, 27, 204
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 202
XYZ
46, 57, 75
LUV
80, -37, -13
HWB
184, 51%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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