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
91C4D0
RGB
145, 196, 208
HSL
191, 40%, 69%
HSB
191, 30%, 82%
CMYK
30, 6, 0, 18
LAB
76, -15, -12
LCH
76, 19, 218
OKLCH
0.79, 0.06, 214
XYZ
43, 50, 67
LUV
76, -25, -15
HWB
191, 57%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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