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
A0F2FB
RGB
160, 242, 251
HSL
186, 92%, 81%
HSB
186, 36%, 98%
CMYK
36, 4, 0, 2
LAB
90, -24, -13
LCH
90, 27, 208
OKLCH
0.91, 0.08, 205
XYZ
64, 78, 103
LUV
90, -38, -16
HWB
186, 63%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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