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
A0BCD2
RGB
160, 188, 210
HSL
206, 36%, 73%
HSB
206, 24%, 82%
CMYK
24, 10, 0, 18
LAB
75, -6, -14
LCH
75, 16, 247
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 242
XYZ
44, 48, 68
LUV
75, -15, -21
HWB
206, 63%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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