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
91DCF1
RGB
145, 220, 241
HSL
193, 77%, 76%
HSB
193, 40%, 95%
CMYK
40, 9, 0, 5
LAB
83, -20, -18
LCH
83, 27, 222
OKLCH
0.85, 0.08, 217
XYZ
53, 64, 93
LUV
83, -35, -25
HWB
193, 57%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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