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
85ACBA
RGB
133, 172, 186
HSL
196, 28%, 63%
HSB
196, 28%, 73%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 27
LAB
68, -11, -12
LCH
68, 16, 226
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 222
XYZ
33, 38, 52
LUV
68, -20, -16
HWB
196, 52%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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