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
95EDFA
RGB
149, 237, 250
HSL
188, 91%, 78%
HSB
188, 40%, 98%
CMYK
40, 5, 0, 2
LAB
89, -25, -15
LCH
89, 29, 211
OKLCH
0.90, 0.09, 208
XYZ
60, 74, 102
LUV
89, -40, -19
HWB
188, 58%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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