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
A0C5CD
RGB
160, 197, 205
HSL
191, 31%, 72%
HSB
191, 22%, 80%
CMYK
22, 4, 0, 20
LAB
77, -11, -8
LCH
77, 14, 216
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 212
XYZ
45, 52, 65
LUV
77, -19, -11
HWB
191, 63%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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