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
A1E4EE
RGB
161, 228, 238
HSL
188, 69%, 78%
HSB
188, 32%, 93%
CMYK
32, 4, 0, 7
LAB
86, -20, -12
LCH
86, 23, 211
OKLCH
0.88, 0.07, 208
XYZ
58, 69, 91
LUV
86, -32, -15
HWB
188, 63%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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