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
99EFF7
RGB
153, 239, 247
HSL
185, 85%, 78%
HSB
185, 38%, 97%
CMYK
38, 3, 0, 3
LAB
89, -26, -13
LCH
89, 28, 206
OKLCH
0.90, 0.08, 203
XYZ
61, 75, 99
LUV
89, -40, -15
HWB
185, 60%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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