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
93DFEA
RGB
147, 223, 234
HSL
188, 67%, 75%
HSB
188, 37%, 92%
CMYK
37, 5, 0, 8
LAB
84, -22, -13
LCH
84, 26, 211
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 207
XYZ
53, 65, 88
LUV
84, -36, -17
HWB
188, 58%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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