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
91EDF3
RGB
145, 237, 243
HSL
184, 80%, 76%
HSB
184, 40%, 95%
CMYK
40, 2, 0, 5
LAB
88, -28, -12
LCH
88, 30, 204
OKLCH
0.89, 0.09, 201
XYZ
58, 73, 96
LUV
88, -42, -14
HWB
184, 57%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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