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
A2CFE2
RGB
162, 207, 226
HSL
198, 52%, 76%
HSB
198, 28%, 89%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 11
LAB
80, -12, -15
LCH
80, 19, 230
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 226
XYZ
51, 58, 80
LUV
80, -23, -20
HWB
198, 64%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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