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
85B8BF
RGB
133, 184, 191
HSL
187, 31%, 64%
HSB
187, 30%, 75%
CMYK
30, 4, 0, 25
LAB
71, -16, -9
LCH
71, 19, 210
OKLCH
0.75, 0.05, 207
XYZ
36, 43, 56
LUV
71, -25, -11
HWB
187, 52%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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