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
6ADFEB
RGB
106, 223, 235
HSL
186, 76%, 67%
HSB
186, 55%, 92%
CMYK
55, 5, 0, 8
LAB
82, -32, -17
LCH
82, 36, 207
OKLCH
0.84, 0.11, 204
XYZ
47, 62, 88
LUV
82, -48, -21
HWB
186, 42%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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