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
71E5EF
RGB
113, 229, 239
HSL
185, 80%, 69%
HSB
185, 53%, 94%
CMYK
53, 4, 0, 6
LAB
85, -32, -16
LCH
85, 36, 206
OKLCH
0.86, 0.11, 203
XYZ
50, 66, 92
LUV
85, -49, -19
HWB
185, 44%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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