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
A0F3FF
RGB
160, 243, 255
HSL
188, 100%, 81%
HSB
188, 37%, 100%
CMYK
37, 5, 0, 0
LAB
91, -24, -14
LCH
91, 28, 211
OKLCH
0.92, 0.08, 207
XYZ
65, 79, 106
LUV
91, -39, -18
HWB
188, 63%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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