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
8BAEB7
RGB
139, 174, 183
HSL
192, 23%, 63%
HSB
192, 24%, 72%
CMYK
24, 5, 0, 28
LAB
69, -11, -9
LCH
69, 14, 219
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 215
XYZ
34, 39, 51
LUV
69, -18, -11
HWB
192, 55%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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