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
8CB5BD
RGB
140, 181, 189
HSL
190, 27%, 65%
HSB
190, 26%, 74%
CMYK
26, 4, 0, 26
LAB
71, -13, -9
LCH
71, 16, 214
OKLCH
0.75, 0.05, 211
XYZ
37, 42, 54
LUV
71, -21, -11
HWB
190, 55%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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