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
88EEF8
RGB
136, 238, 248
HSL
185, 89%, 75%
HSB
185, 45%, 97%
CMYK
45, 4, 0, 3
LAB
88, -29, -15
LCH
88, 33, 207
OKLCH
0.89, 0.10, 204
XYZ
58, 73, 100
LUV
88, -45, -18
HWB
185, 53%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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