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
91E6FA
RGB
145, 230, 250
HSL
191, 91%, 77%
HSB
191, 42%, 98%
CMYK
42, 8, 0, 2
LAB
86, -23, -18
LCH
86, 29, 218
OKLCH
0.88, 0.09, 214
XYZ
57, 70, 101
LUV
86, -39, -25
HWB
191, 57%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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