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
99BBCD
RGB
153, 187, 205
HSL
201, 34%, 70%
HSB
201, 25%, 80%
CMYK
25, 9, 0, 20
LAB
74, -9, -13
LCH
74, 16, 236
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 231
XYZ
42, 47, 65
LUV
74, -18, -19
HWB
201, 60%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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