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
89CACE
RGB
137, 202, 206
HSL
183, 41%, 67%
HSB
183, 33%, 81%
CMYK
33, 2, 0, 19
LAB
77, -21, -9
LCH
77, 23, 203
OKLCH
0.80, 0.07, 201
XYZ
43, 52, 66
LUV
77, -31, -10
HWB
183, 54%, 19%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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