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
76D8DF
RGB
118, 216, 223
HSL
184, 62%, 67%
HSB
184, 47%, 87%
CMYK
47, 3, 0, 13
LAB
81, -29, -13
LCH
81, 32, 204
OKLCH
0.83, 0.09, 202
XYZ
45, 58, 79
LUV
81, -43, -15
HWB
184, 46%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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