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
89C8D4
RGB
137, 200, 212
HSL
190, 47%, 68%
HSB
190, 35%, 83%
CMYK
35, 6, 0, 17
LAB
77, -19, -13
LCH
77, 23, 214
OKLCH
0.79, 0.07, 211
XYZ
43, 51, 70
LUV
77, -30, -16
HWB
190, 54%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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