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
94CEE2
RGB
148, 206, 226
HSL
195, 57%, 73%
HSB
195, 35%, 89%
CMYK
35, 9, 0, 11
LAB
79, -16, -16
LCH
79, 23, 226
OKLCH
0.82, 0.07, 221
XYZ
48, 56, 80
LUV
79, -28, -23
HWB
195, 58%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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