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
88ECFA
RGB
136, 236, 250
HSL
187, 92%, 76%
HSB
187, 46%, 98%
CMYK
46, 6, 0, 2
LAB
88, -28, -16
LCH
88, 32, 210
OKLCH
0.89, 0.10, 207
XYZ
57, 72, 101
LUV
88, -44, -21
HWB
187, 53%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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