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
99E8FA
RGB
153, 232, 250
HSL
191, 91%, 79%
HSB
191, 39%, 98%
CMYK
39, 7, 0, 2
LAB
87, -22, -17
LCH
87, 28, 218
OKLCH
0.89, 0.08, 214
XYZ
59, 71, 101
LUV
87, -37, -23
HWB
191, 60%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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