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
89D6E9
RGB
137, 214, 233
HSL
192, 69%, 73%
HSB
192, 41%, 91%
CMYK
41, 8, 0, 9
LAB
81, -21, -17
LCH
81, 27, 219
OKLCH
0.83, 0.08, 215
XYZ
49, 59, 86
LUV
81, -36, -23
HWB
192, 54%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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