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
89EAFF
RGB
137, 234, 255
HSL
191, 100%, 77%
HSB
191, 46%, 100%
CMYK
46, 8, 0, 0
LAB
87, -26, -20
LCH
87, 32, 217
OKLCH
0.88, 0.10, 213
XYZ
58, 71, 105
LUV
87, -43, -27
HWB
191, 54%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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