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
95F6FF
RGB
149, 246, 255
HSL
185, 100%, 79%
HSB
185, 42%, 100%
CMYK
42, 4, 0, 0
LAB
91, -28, -14
LCH
91, 31, 206
OKLCH
0.92, 0.09, 203
XYZ
63, 80, 107
LUV
91, -44, -17
HWB
185, 58%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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