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
96F5FF
RGB
150, 245, 255
HSL
186, 100%, 79%
HSB
186, 41%, 100%
CMYK
41, 4, 0, 0
LAB
91, -28, -14
LCH
91, 31, 207
OKLCH
0.91, 0.09, 204
XYZ
63, 79, 107
LUV
91, -43, -18
HWB
186, 59%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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