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
89AEBF
RGB
137, 174, 191
HSL
199, 30%, 64%
HSB
199, 28%, 75%
CMYK
28, 9, 0, 25
LAB
69, -10, -13
LCH
69, 16, 233
OKLCH
0.73, 0.05, 228
XYZ
35, 39, 55
LUV
69, -19, -18
HWB
199, 54%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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