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
8BACBB
RGB
139, 172, 187
HSL
199, 26%, 64%
HSB
199, 26%, 73%
CMYK
26, 8, 0, 27
LAB
68, -9, -12
LCH
68, 15, 232
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 227
XYZ
34, 39, 53
LUV
68, -17, -16
HWB
199, 55%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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