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
89AEB5
RGB
137, 174, 181
HSL
190, 23%, 62%
HSB
190, 24%, 71%
CMYK
24, 4, 0, 29
LAB
69, -12, -8
LCH
69, 14, 214
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 210
XYZ
34, 39, 49
LUV
69, -19, -10
HWB
190, 54%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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