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
89E2F5
RGB
137, 226, 245
HSL
191, 84%, 75%
HSB
191, 44%, 96%
CMYK
44, 8, 0, 4
LAB
85, -24, -18
LCH
85, 30, 217
OKLCH
0.86, 0.09, 213
XYZ
54, 66, 96
LUV
85, -40, -24
HWB
191, 54%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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