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
76E1EC
RGB
118, 225, 236
HSL
186, 76%, 69%
HSB
186, 50%, 93%
CMYK
50, 5, 0, 7
LAB
83, -30, -15
LCH
83, 34, 207
OKLCH
0.85, 0.10, 204
XYZ
50, 64, 89
LUV
83, -46, -19
HWB
186, 46%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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