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
85EEFD
RGB
133, 238, 253
HSL
188, 97%, 76%
HSB
188, 47%, 99%
CMYK
47, 6, 0, 1
LAB
88, -29, -17
LCH
88, 34, 211
OKLCH
0.89, 0.10, 208
XYZ
58, 73, 104
LUV
88, -46, -22
HWB
188, 52%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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