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
91DDF3
RGB
145, 221, 243
HSL
193, 80%, 76%
HSB
193, 40%, 95%
CMYK
40, 9, 0, 5
LAB
84, -20, -19
LCH
84, 28, 223
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 218
XYZ
54, 64, 94
LUV
84, -35, -26
HWB
193, 57%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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