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
81EEFB
RGB
129, 238, 251
HSL
186, 94%, 75%
HSB
186, 49%, 98%
CMYK
49, 5, 0, 2
LAB
88, -30, -17
LCH
88, 35, 209
OKLCH
0.89, 0.10, 206
XYZ
57, 73, 102
LUV
88, -47, -21
HWB
186, 51%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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