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
91E4EF
RGB
145, 228, 239
HSL
187, 75%, 75%
HSB
187, 39%, 94%
CMYK
39, 5, 0, 6
LAB
86, -24, -14
LCH
86, 28, 210
OKLCH
0.87, 0.08, 206
XYZ
55, 68, 92
LUV
86, -38, -17
HWB
187, 57%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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