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
6ADCE8
RGB
106, 220, 232
HSL
186, 73%, 66%
HSB
186, 54%, 91%
CMYK
54, 5, 0, 9
LAB
82, -31, -16
LCH
82, 35, 208
OKLCH
0.83, 0.10, 205
XYZ
46, 60, 85
LUV
82, -47, -20
HWB
186, 42%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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