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
89D5DF
RGB
137, 213, 223
HSL
187, 57%, 71%
HSB
187, 39%, 87%
CMYK
39, 4, 0, 13
LAB
81, -23, -13
LCH
81, 26, 210
OKLCH
0.83, 0.08, 206
XYZ
47, 58, 79
LUV
81, -35, -16
HWB
187, 54%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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