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
78DDEA
RGB
120, 221, 234
HSL
187, 73%, 69%
HSB
187, 49%, 92%
CMYK
49, 6, 0, 8
LAB
82, -28, -16
LCH
82, 33, 210
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 206
XYZ
48, 62, 87
LUV
82, -44, -20
HWB
187, 47%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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