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
A0DAEC
RGB
160, 218, 236
HSL
194, 67%, 78%
HSB
194, 32%, 93%
CMYK
32, 8, 0, 7
LAB
84, -16, -15
LCH
84, 22, 223
OKLCH
0.85, 0.06, 219
XYZ
55, 64, 89
LUV
84, -29, -21
HWB
194, 63%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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