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
85ACB4
RGB
133, 172, 180
HSL
190, 24%, 61%
HSB
190, 26%, 71%
CMYK
26, 4, 0, 29
LAB
68, -12, -9
LCH
68, 15, 215
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 212
XYZ
33, 38, 49
LUV
68, -20, -11
HWB
190, 52%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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