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
91E8FC
RGB
145, 232, 252
HSL
191, 95%, 78%
HSB
191, 42%, 99%
CMYK
42, 8, 0, 1
LAB
87, -24, -18
LCH
87, 30, 218
OKLCH
0.88, 0.09, 214
XYZ
58, 71, 103
LUV
87, -40, -25
HWB
191, 57%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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