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
A2DEE6
RGB
162, 222, 230
HSL
187, 58%, 77%
HSB
187, 30%, 90%
CMYK
30, 3, 0, 10
LAB
85, -18, -10
LCH
85, 21, 210
OKLCH
0.86, 0.06, 206
XYZ
55, 66, 85
LUV
85, -30, -13
HWB
187, 64%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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