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
99E5EA
RGB
153, 229, 234
HSL
184, 66%, 76%
HSB
184, 35%, 92%
CMYK
35, 2, 0, 8
LAB
86, -23, -10
LCH
86, 26, 204
OKLCH
0.87, 0.08, 201
XYZ
56, 69, 88
LUV
86, -36, -12
HWB
184, 60%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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