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
76DDE4
RGB
118, 221, 228
HSL
184, 67%, 68%
HSB
184, 48%, 89%
CMYK
48, 3, 0, 11
LAB
82, -30, -13
LCH
82, 33, 204
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 201
XYZ
47, 61, 83
LUV
82, -45, -15
HWB
184, 46%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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