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
88F2FA
RGB
136, 242, 250
HSL
184, 92%, 76%
HSB
184, 46%, 98%
CMYK
46, 3, 0, 2
LAB
89, -31, -14
LCH
89, 34, 205
OKLCH
0.90, 0.10, 202
XYZ
59, 76, 102
LUV
89, -47, -17
HWB
184, 53%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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