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
89CBD0
RGB
137, 203, 208
HSL
184, 43%, 68%
HSB
184, 34%, 82%
CMYK
34, 2, 0, 18
LAB
77, -21, -10
LCH
77, 23, 205
OKLCH
0.80, 0.07, 202
XYZ
43, 53, 68
LUV
77, -32, -11
HWB
184, 54%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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