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
95DFE8
RGB
149, 223, 232
HSL
187, 64%, 75%
HSB
187, 36%, 91%
CMYK
36, 4, 0, 9
LAB
84, -22, -12
LCH
84, 25, 209
OKLCH
0.86, 0.07, 206
XYZ
53, 65, 86
LUV
84, -35, -15
HWB
187, 58%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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