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
87ABB5
RGB
135, 171, 181
HSL
193, 24%, 62%
HSB
193, 25%, 71%
CMYK
25, 6, 0, 29
LAB
68, -11, -9
LCH
68, 14, 221
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 217
XYZ
33, 38, 49
LUV
68, -19, -12
HWB
193, 53%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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