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
83ECF3
RGB
131, 236, 243
HSL
184, 82%, 73%
HSB
184, 46%, 95%
CMYK
46, 3, 0, 5
LAB
87, -31, -13
LCH
87, 33, 204
OKLCH
0.88, 0.10, 201
XYZ
56, 71, 96
LUV
87, -46, -16
HWB
184, 51%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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