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
91D0DB
RGB
145, 208, 219
HSL
189, 51%, 71%
HSB
189, 34%, 86%
CMYK
34, 5, 0, 14
LAB
80, -19, -12
LCH
80, 22, 213
OKLCH
0.82, 0.07, 210
XYZ
47, 56, 75
LUV
80, -30, -16
HWB
189, 57%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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