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
89EBF7
RGB
137, 235, 247
HSL
187, 87%, 75%
HSB
187, 45%, 97%
CMYK
45, 5, 0, 3
LAB
87, -28, -15
LCH
87, 32, 209
OKLCH
0.88, 0.09, 206
XYZ
57, 71, 99
LUV
87, -44, -19
HWB
187, 54%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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