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
95DDEB
RGB
149, 221, 235
HSL
190, 68%, 75%
HSB
190, 37%, 92%
CMYK
37, 6, 0, 8
LAB
84, -21, -14
LCH
84, 25, 215
OKLCH
0.85, 0.07, 211
XYZ
53, 64, 88
LUV
84, -34, -19
HWB
190, 58%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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