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
8DB9BC
RGB
141, 185, 188
HSL
184, 26%, 65%
HSB
184, 25%, 74%
CMYK
25, 2, 0, 26
LAB
72, -15, -7
LCH
72, 16, 204
OKLCH
0.76, 0.05, 201
XYZ
37, 44, 54
LUV
72, -22, -7
HWB
184, 55%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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