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
89D2DC
RGB
137, 210, 220
HSL
187, 54%, 70%
HSB
187, 38%, 86%
CMYK
38, 5, 0, 14
LAB
80, -22, -13
LCH
80, 25, 210
OKLCH
0.82, 0.07, 207
XYZ
46, 57, 76
LUV
80, -34, -16
HWB
187, 54%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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