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
98CADA
RGB
152, 202, 218
HSL
195, 47%, 73%
HSB
195, 30%, 85%
CMYK
30, 7, 0, 15
LAB
78, -14, -14
LCH
78, 20, 224
OKLCH
0.81, 0.06, 220
XYZ
47, 54, 74
LUV
78, -25, -18
HWB
195, 60%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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