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
91D0DD
RGB
145, 208, 221
HSL
190, 53%, 72%
HSB
190, 34%, 87%
CMYK
34, 6, 0, 13
LAB
80, -18, -13
LCH
80, 23, 216
OKLCH
0.82, 0.07, 212
XYZ
47, 56, 77
LUV
80, -30, -17
HWB
190, 57%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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