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
76BCC4
RGB
118, 188, 196
HSL
186, 40%, 62%
HSB
186, 40%, 77%
CMYK
40, 4, 0, 23
LAB
72, -21, -11
LCH
72, 24, 208
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 205
XYZ
35, 44, 59
LUV
72, -32, -14
HWB
186, 46%, 23%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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