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
A2DEE9
RGB
162, 222, 233
HSL
189, 62%, 77%
HSB
189, 30%, 91%
CMYK
30, 5, 0, 9
LAB
85, -18, -12
LCH
85, 21, 214
OKLCH
0.86, 0.06, 210
XYZ
56, 66, 87
LUV
85, -30, -15
HWB
189, 64%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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