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
A2D5DF
RGB
162, 213, 223
HSL
190, 49%, 75%
HSB
190, 27%, 87%
CMYK
27, 4, 0, 13
LAB
82, -15, -11
LCH
82, 19, 215
OKLCH
0.84, 0.05, 211
XYZ
52, 61, 79
LUV
82, -26, -14
HWB
190, 64%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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