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
A2CFDF
RGB
162, 207, 223
HSL
196, 49%, 75%
HSB
196, 27%, 87%
CMYK
27, 7, 0, 13
LAB
80, -13, -13
LCH
80, 18, 226
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 222
XYZ
51, 58, 78
LUV
80, -23, -18
HWB
196, 64%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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