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
8BB8BB
RGB
139, 184, 187
HSL
184, 26%, 64%
HSB
184, 26%, 73%
CMYK
26, 2, 0, 27
LAB
72, -15, -7
LCH
72, 16, 204
OKLCH
0.75, 0.05, 201
XYZ
37, 43, 53
LUV
72, -23, -7
HWB
184, 55%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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