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
A0C8CA
RGB
160, 200, 202
HSL
183, 28%, 71%
HSB
183, 21%, 79%
CMYK
21, 1, 0, 21
LAB
78, -13, -6
LCH
78, 15, 203
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 200
XYZ
46, 53, 64
LUV
78, -21, -6
HWB
183, 63%, 21%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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