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
70DCE3
RGB
112, 220, 227
HSL
184, 67%, 66%
HSB
184, 51%, 89%
CMYK
51, 3, 0, 11
LAB
82, -31, -14
LCH
82, 34, 204
OKLCH
0.83, 0.10, 201
XYZ
46, 60, 82
LUV
82, -46, -16
HWB
184, 44%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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