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
8CB5B8
RGB
140, 181, 184
HSL
184, 24%, 64%
HSB
184, 24%, 72%
CMYK
24, 2, 0, 28
LAB
71, -14, -6
LCH
71, 15, 205
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 202
XYZ
36, 42, 52
LUV
71, -21, -7
HWB
184, 55%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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