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
85B9BF
RGB
133, 185, 191
HSL
186, 31%, 64%
HSB
186, 30%, 75%
CMYK
30, 3, 0, 25
LAB
72, -17, -9
LCH
72, 19, 208
OKLCH
0.75, 0.06, 205
XYZ
36, 43, 56
LUV
72, -26, -10
HWB
186, 52%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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