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
8BABB9
RGB
139, 171, 185
HSL
198, 25%, 64%
HSB
198, 25%, 73%
CMYK
25, 8, 0, 27
LAB
68, -9, -11
LCH
68, 14, 231
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 226
XYZ
34, 38, 51
LUV
68, -17, -15
HWB
198, 55%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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