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
96E2F2
RGB
150, 226, 242
HSL
190, 78%, 77%
HSB
190, 38%, 95%
CMYK
38, 7, 0, 5
LAB
85, -21, -16
LCH
85, 27, 216
OKLCH
0.87, 0.08, 212
XYZ
56, 67, 94
LUV
85, -36, -21
HWB
190, 59%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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