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
8AB4BF
RGB
138, 180, 191
HSL
192, 29%, 65%
HSB
192, 28%, 75%
CMYK
28, 6, 0, 25
LAB
71, -13, -10
LCH
71, 16, 220
OKLCH
0.74, 0.05, 216
XYZ
36, 42, 55
LUV
71, -21, -14
HWB
192, 54%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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