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
73E4EE
RGB
115, 228, 238
HSL
185, 78%, 69%
HSB
185, 52%, 93%
CMYK
52, 4, 0, 7
LAB
84, -32, -15
LCH
84, 35, 206
OKLCH
0.86, 0.10, 203
XYZ
50, 65, 91
LUV
84, -48, -19
HWB
185, 45%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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