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
99ECFB
RGB
153, 236, 251
HSL
189, 92%, 79%
HSB
189, 39%, 98%
CMYK
39, 6, 0, 2
LAB
88, -23, -16
LCH
88, 28, 214
OKLCH
0.90, 0.08, 210
XYZ
61, 74, 102
LUV
88, -39, -21
HWB
189, 60%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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