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
95BDCB
RGB
149, 189, 203
HSL
196, 34%, 69%
HSB
196, 27%, 80%
CMYK
27, 7, 0, 20
LAB
74, -11, -12
LCH
74, 16, 226
OKLCH
0.77, 0.05, 221
XYZ
41, 47, 63
LUV
74, -21, -16
HWB
196, 58%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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