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
8ABCC2
RGB
138, 188, 194
HSL
186, 31%, 65%
HSB
186, 29%, 76%
CMYK
29, 3, 0, 24
LAB
73, -16, -9
LCH
73, 18, 208
OKLCH
0.76, 0.05, 205
XYZ
38, 45, 58
LUV
73, -25, -10
HWB
186, 54%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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