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
88A6BB
RGB
136, 166, 187
HSL
205, 27%, 63%
HSB
205, 27%, 73%
CMYK
27, 11, 0, 27
LAB
66, -7, -14
LCH
66, 16, 244
OKLCH
0.71, 0.05, 239
XYZ
33, 36, 52
LUV
66, -16, -21
HWB
205, 53%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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