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
74BEC6
RGB
116, 190, 198
HSL
186, 42%, 62%
HSB
186, 41%, 78%
CMYK
41, 4, 0, 22
LAB
72, -22, -12
LCH
72, 25, 208
OKLCH
0.76, 0.07, 205
XYZ
36, 45, 60
LUV
72, -34, -14
HWB
186, 45%, 22%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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