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
91DFE6
RGB
145, 223, 230
HSL
185, 63%, 74%
HSB
185, 37%, 90%
CMYK
37, 3, 0, 10
LAB
84, -24, -11
LCH
84, 26, 206
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 203
XYZ
52, 65, 85
LUV
84, -36, -14
HWB
185, 57%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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