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
88E4FA
RGB
136, 228, 250
HSL
192, 92%, 76%
HSB
192, 46%, 98%
CMYK
46, 9, 0, 2
LAB
85, -24, -20
LCH
85, 31, 219
OKLCH
0.87, 0.09, 215
XYZ
55, 68, 101
LUV
85, -41, -27
HWB
192, 53%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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