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
94E2EA
RGB
148, 226, 234
HSL
186, 67%, 75%
HSB
186, 37%, 92%
CMYK
37, 3, 0, 8
LAB
85, -23, -12
LCH
85, 26, 207
OKLCH
0.87, 0.08, 204
XYZ
54, 67, 88
LUV
85, -37, -14
HWB
186, 58%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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