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
81CED8
RGB
129, 206, 216
HSL
187, 53%, 68%
HSB
187, 40%, 85%
CMYK
40, 5, 0, 15
LAB
78, -23, -13
LCH
78, 26, 209
OKLCH
0.81, 0.08, 206
XYZ
44, 54, 73
LUV
78, -36, -16
HWB
187, 51%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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