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
76BBC1
RGB
118, 187, 193
HSL
185, 38%, 61%
HSB
185, 39%, 76%
CMYK
39, 3, 0, 24
LAB
71, -22, -10
LCH
71, 24, 206
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 203
XYZ
35, 43, 57
LUV
71, -32, -12
HWB
185, 46%, 24%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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