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
A0E2EA
RGB
160, 226, 234
HSL
186, 64%, 77%
HSB
186, 32%, 92%
CMYK
32, 3, 0, 8
LAB
86, -20, -11
LCH
86, 23, 209
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 205
XYZ
57, 68, 88
LUV
86, -32, -13
HWB
186, 63%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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