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
96ECFA
RGB
150, 236, 250
HSL
188, 91%, 78%
HSB
188, 40%, 98%
CMYK
40, 6, 0, 2
LAB
88, -24, -15
LCH
88, 29, 212
OKLCH
0.89, 0.09, 209
XYZ
60, 73, 101
LUV
88, -40, -20
HWB
188, 59%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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