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
A2D6DB
RGB
162, 214, 219
HSL
185, 44%, 75%
HSB
185, 26%, 86%
CMYK
26, 2, 0, 14
LAB
82, -17, -8
LCH
82, 18, 206
OKLCH
0.84, 0.05, 204
XYZ
52, 61, 76
LUV
82, -26, -10
HWB
185, 64%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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