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
8DB7BE
RGB
141, 183, 190
HSL
189, 27%, 65%
HSB
189, 26%, 75%
CMYK
26, 4, 0, 25
LAB
72, -13, -8
LCH
72, 16, 212
OKLCH
0.75, 0.05, 209
XYZ
37, 43, 55
LUV
72, -21, -10
HWB
189, 55%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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