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
87DCE3
RGB
135, 220, 227
HSL
185, 62%, 71%
HSB
185, 41%, 89%
CMYK
41, 3, 0, 11
LAB
83, -26, -12
LCH
83, 28, 205
OKLCH
0.84, 0.08, 202
XYZ
49, 62, 82
LUV
83, -39, -14
HWB
185, 53%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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