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
83DEE7
RGB
131, 222, 231
HSL
185, 68%, 71%
HSB
185, 43%, 91%
CMYK
43, 4, 0, 9
LAB
83, -27, -13
LCH
83, 30, 207
OKLCH
0.85, 0.09, 204
XYZ
50, 63, 85
LUV
83, -41, -16
HWB
185, 51%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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