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
95E5FD
RGB
149, 229, 253
HSL
194, 96%, 79%
HSB
194, 41%, 99%
CMYK
41, 9, 0, 1
LAB
86, -21, -20
LCH
86, 29, 223
OKLCH
0.88, 0.08, 219
XYZ
58, 70, 103
LUV
86, -37, -28
HWB
194, 58%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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