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
96EEF3
RGB
150, 238, 243
HSL
183, 79%, 77%
HSB
183, 38%, 95%
CMYK
38, 2, 0, 5
LAB
89, -27, -11
LCH
89, 29, 203
OKLCH
0.90, 0.08, 200
XYZ
59, 74, 96
LUV
89, -41, -13
HWB
183, 59%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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