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
49EEF9
RGB
73, 238, 249
HSL
184, 94%, 63%
HSB
184, 71%, 98%
CMYK
71, 4, 0, 2
LAB
86, -41, -18
LCH
86, 45, 204
OKLCH
0.87, 0.13, 202
XYZ
50, 69, 100
LUV
86, -59, -22
HWB
184, 29%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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