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
89DBE2
RGB
137, 219, 226
HSL
185, 61%, 71%
HSB
185, 39%, 89%
CMYK
39, 3, 0, 11
LAB
82, -25, -12
LCH
82, 27, 205
OKLCH
0.84, 0.08, 203
XYZ
49, 61, 81
LUV
82, -38, -14
HWB
185, 54%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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