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
91C3CE
RGB
145, 195, 206
HSL
191, 38%, 69%
HSB
191, 30%, 81%
CMYK
30, 5, 0, 19
LAB
76, -15, -11
LCH
76, 19, 217
OKLCH
0.79, 0.05, 213
XYZ
42, 50, 66
LUV
76, -25, -14
HWB
191, 57%, 19%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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