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
8AA9BB
RGB
138, 169, 187
HSL
202, 26%, 64%
HSB
202, 26%, 73%
CMYK
26, 10, 0, 27
LAB
67, -8, -13
LCH
67, 15, 239
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 234
XYZ
34, 37, 52
LUV
67, -16, -18
HWB
202, 54%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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