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
64DAE5
RGB
100, 218, 229
HSL
185, 71%, 65%
HSB
185, 56%, 90%
CMYK
56, 5, 0, 10
LAB
81, -32, -16
LCH
81, 36, 206
OKLCH
0.82, 0.11, 204
XYZ
44, 59, 83
LUV
81, -48, -20
HWB
185, 39%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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