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
95DBE7
RGB
149, 219, 231
HSL
189, 63%, 75%
HSB
189, 35%, 91%
CMYK
35, 5, 0, 9
LAB
83, -21, -13
LCH
83, 24, 213
OKLCH
0.85, 0.07, 209
XYZ
52, 63, 85
LUV
83, -33, -17
HWB
189, 58%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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