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
88AFBD
RGB
136, 175, 189
HSL
196, 29%, 64%
HSB
196, 28%, 74%
CMYK
28, 7, 0, 26
LAB
69, -11, -12
LCH
69, 16, 226
OKLCH
0.73, 0.05, 222
XYZ
35, 40, 54
LUV
69, -20, -16
HWB
196, 53%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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