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
98EDFF
RGB
152, 237, 255
HSL
190, 100%, 80%
HSB
190, 40%, 100%
CMYK
40, 7, 0, 0
LAB
89, -23, -17
LCH
89, 29, 216
OKLCH
0.90, 0.09, 213
XYZ
61, 74, 106
LUV
89, -39, -23
HWB
190, 60%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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