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
91CBD5
RGB
145, 203, 213
HSL
189, 45%, 70%
HSB
189, 32%, 84%
CMYK
32, 5, 0, 16
LAB
78, -18, -11
LCH
78, 21, 213
OKLCH
0.81, 0.06, 209
XYZ
45, 54, 71
LUV
78, -28, -14
HWB
189, 57%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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