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
96F5FA
RGB
150, 245, 250
HSL
183, 91%, 78%
HSB
183, 40%, 98%
CMYK
40, 2, 0, 2
LAB
91, -28, -12
LCH
91, 31, 202
OKLCH
0.91, 0.09, 200
XYZ
62, 79, 102
LUV
91, -43, -13
HWB
183, 59%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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