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
8BB1BD
RGB
139, 177, 189
HSL
194, 27%, 64%
HSB
194, 26%, 74%
CMYK
26, 6, 0, 26
LAB
70, -11, -11
LCH
70, 15, 223
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 219
XYZ
36, 41, 54
LUV
70, -20, -14
HWB
194, 55%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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