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
8BB2B6
RGB
139, 178, 182
HSL
186, 23%, 63%
HSB
186, 24%, 71%
CMYK
24, 2, 0, 29
LAB
70, -13, -7
LCH
70, 15, 207
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 204
XYZ
35, 41, 50
LUV
70, -20, -8
HWB
186, 55%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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