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
ADD8E6
RGB
173, 216, 230
HSL
195, 53%, 79%
HSB
195, 25%, 90%
CMYK
25, 6, 0, 10
LAB
84, -12, -12
LCH
84, 17, 224
OKLCH
0.86, 0.05, 220
XYZ
56, 64, 84
LUV
84, -22, -16
HWB
195, 68%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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