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
A3D8EA
RGB
163, 216, 234
HSL
195, 63%, 78%
HSB
195, 30%, 92%
CMYK
30, 8, 0, 8
LAB
83, -15, -15
LCH
83, 21, 225
OKLCH
0.85, 0.06, 221
XYZ
55, 63, 87
LUV
83, -27, -20
HWB
195, 64%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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