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
96DAED
RGB
150, 218, 237
HSL
193, 71%, 76%
HSB
193, 37%, 93%
CMYK
37, 8, 0, 7
LAB
83, -19, -17
LCH
83, 25, 221
OKLCH
0.85, 0.07, 217
XYZ
53, 63, 89
LUV
83, -32, -23
HWB
193, 59%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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