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
89AEB8
RGB
137, 174, 184
HSL
193, 25%, 63%
HSB
193, 26%, 72%
CMYK
26, 5, 0, 28
LAB
69, -11, -9
LCH
69, 15, 220
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 216
XYZ
34, 39, 51
LUV
69, -19, -12
HWB
193, 54%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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