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
75D5DF
RGB
117, 213, 223
HSL
186, 62%, 67%
HSB
186, 48%, 87%
CMYK
48, 4, 0, 13
LAB
80, -28, -14
LCH
80, 31, 207
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 204
XYZ
44, 57, 78
LUV
80, -42, -17
HWB
186, 46%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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