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
85ABAF
RGB
133, 171, 175
HSL
186, 21%, 60%
HSB
186, 24%, 69%
CMYK
24, 2, 0, 31
LAB
67, -13, -7
LCH
67, 14, 207
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 204
XYZ
32, 37, 46
LUV
67, -19, -7
HWB
186, 52%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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