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
95E2FA
RGB
149, 226, 250
HSL
194, 91%, 78%
HSB
194, 40%, 98%
CMYK
40, 10, 0, 2
LAB
86, -20, -20
LCH
86, 28, 224
OKLCH
0.87, 0.08, 220
XYZ
57, 68, 100
LUV
86, -36, -28
HWB
194, 58%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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