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
95D8EA
RGB
149, 216, 234
HSL
193, 67%, 75%
HSB
193, 36%, 92%
CMYK
36, 8, 0, 8
LAB
82, -19, -16
LCH
82, 25, 221
OKLCH
0.84, 0.07, 216
XYZ
52, 61, 87
LUV
82, -32, -22
HWB
193, 58%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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