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
87F2F8
RGB
135, 242, 248
HSL
183, 89%, 75%
HSB
183, 46%, 97%
CMYK
46, 2, 0, 3
LAB
89, -31, -13
LCH
89, 34, 203
OKLCH
0.90, 0.10, 200
XYZ
59, 75, 100
LUV
89, -47, -15
HWB
183, 53%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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