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
96BBC2
RGB
150, 187, 194
HSL
190, 27%, 67%
HSB
190, 23%, 76%
CMYK
23, 4, 0, 24
LAB
73, -12, -8
LCH
73, 14, 214
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 210
XYZ
40, 46, 58
LUV
73, -19, -10
HWB
190, 59%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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