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
A2B5CE
RGB
162, 181, 206
HSL
214, 31%, 72%
HSB
214, 21%, 81%
CMYK
21, 12, 0, 19
LAB
73, -3, -15
LCH
73, 15, 260
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 255
XYZ
43, 45, 65
LUV
73, -11, -23
HWB
214, 64%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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