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
83DDE4
RGB
131, 221, 228
HSL
184, 64%, 70%
HSB
184, 43%, 89%
CMYK
43, 3, 0, 11
LAB
83, -27, -12
LCH
83, 30, 205
OKLCH
0.84, 0.09, 202
XYZ
49, 62, 83
LUV
83, -41, -15
HWB
184, 51%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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