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
96D5DF
RGB
150, 213, 223
HSL
188, 53%, 73%
HSB
188, 33%, 87%
CMYK
33, 4, 0, 13
LAB
81, -19, -12
LCH
81, 22, 212
OKLCH
0.83, 0.07, 208
XYZ
50, 59, 79
LUV
81, -31, -15
HWB
188, 59%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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