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
A1DEFA
RGB
161, 222, 250
HSL
199, 90%, 81%
HSB
199, 36%, 98%
CMYK
36, 11, 0, 2
LAB
85, -15, -20
LCH
85, 25, 233
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 228
XYZ
58, 67, 100
LUV
85, -30, -29
HWB
199, 63%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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