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
8BB2B8
RGB
139, 178, 184
HSL
188, 24%, 63%
HSB
188, 24%, 72%
CMYK
24, 3, 0, 28
LAB
70, -13, -8
LCH
70, 15, 211
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 208
XYZ
35, 41, 51
LUV
70, -20, -9
HWB
188, 55%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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