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
87DCEA
RGB
135, 220, 234
HSL
188, 70%, 72%
HSB
188, 42%, 92%
CMYK
42, 6, 0, 8
LAB
83, -24, -15
LCH
83, 29, 213
OKLCH
0.85, 0.08, 209
XYZ
50, 62, 87
LUV
83, -39, -20
HWB
188, 53%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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