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
75DEE8
RGB
117, 222, 232
HSL
185, 71%, 68%
HSB
185, 50%, 91%
CMYK
50, 4, 0, 9
LAB
82, -30, -15
LCH
82, 33, 206
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 204
XYZ
48, 62, 86
LUV
82, -45, -18
HWB
185, 46%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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