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
87B9BE
RGB
135, 185, 190
HSL
185, 30%, 64%
HSB
185, 29%, 75%
CMYK
29, 3, 0, 25
LAB
72, -16, -8
LCH
72, 18, 207
OKLCH
0.75, 0.05, 204
XYZ
37, 44, 55
LUV
72, -25, -9
HWB
185, 53%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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