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
8BBBBE
RGB
139, 187, 190
HSL
184, 28%, 65%
HSB
184, 27%, 75%
CMYK
27, 2, 0, 25
LAB
73, -16, -7
LCH
73, 17, 204
OKLCH
0.76, 0.05, 201
XYZ
38, 45, 55
LUV
73, -24, -8
HWB
184, 55%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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