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
A3EEF4
RGB
163, 238, 244
HSL
184, 79%, 80%
HSB
184, 33%, 96%
CMYK
33, 2, 0, 4
LAB
89, -23, -11
LCH
89, 25, 205
OKLCH
0.90, 0.07, 202
XYZ
62, 75, 97
LUV
89, -36, -13
HWB
184, 64%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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