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
8CB2BC
RGB
140, 178, 188
HSL
193, 26%, 64%
HSB
193, 26%, 74%
CMYK
26, 5, 0, 26
LAB
70, -12, -10
LCH
70, 15, 220
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 216
XYZ
36, 41, 54
LUV
70, -20, -12
HWB
193, 55%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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