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
A2D4DA
RGB
162, 212, 218
HSL
186, 43%, 75%
HSB
186, 26%, 85%
CMYK
26, 3, 0, 15
LAB
82, -16, -9
LCH
82, 18, 208
OKLCH
0.84, 0.05, 205
XYZ
51, 60, 75
LUV
82, -25, -10
HWB
186, 64%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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