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
85ACB3
RGB
133, 172, 179
HSL
189, 23%, 61%
HSB
189, 26%, 70%
CMYK
26, 4, 0, 30
LAB
68, -12, -8
LCH
68, 15, 213
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 210
XYZ
33, 38, 48
LUV
68, -20, -10
HWB
189, 52%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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