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
A2C8D7
RGB
162, 200, 215
HSL
197, 40%, 74%
HSB
197, 25%, 84%
CMYK
25, 7, 0, 16
LAB
78, -11, -12
LCH
78, 16, 228
OKLCH
0.81, 0.05, 224
XYZ
48, 54, 72
LUV
78, -20, -16
HWB
197, 64%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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