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
8DB2B5
RGB
141, 178, 181
HSL
185, 21%, 63%
HSB
185, 22%, 71%
CMYK
22, 2, 0, 29
LAB
70, -12, -6
LCH
70, 14, 205
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 202
XYZ
35, 41, 50
LUV
70, -19, -7
HWB
185, 55%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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