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
91E6EE
RGB
145, 230, 238
HSL
185, 73%, 75%
HSB
185, 39%, 93%
CMYK
39, 3, 0, 7
LAB
86, -25, -12
LCH
86, 28, 206
OKLCH
0.87, 0.08, 203
XYZ
55, 69, 91
LUV
86, -39, -15
HWB
185, 57%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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