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
5DDEE9
RGB
93, 222, 233
HSL
185, 76%, 64%
HSB
185, 60%, 91%
CMYK
60, 5, 0, 9
LAB
82, -35, -17
LCH
82, 38, 206
OKLCH
0.83, 0.11, 203
XYZ
45, 60, 86
LUV
82, -51, -20
HWB
185, 36%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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