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
89EEFB
RGB
137, 238, 251
HSL
187, 93%, 76%
HSB
187, 45%, 98%
CMYK
45, 5, 0, 2
LAB
88, -28, -16
LCH
88, 33, 209
OKLCH
0.89, 0.10, 206
XYZ
58, 73, 102
LUV
88, -45, -20
HWB
187, 54%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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