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
A4B4CD
RGB
164, 180, 205
HSL
217, 29%, 72%
HSB
217, 20%, 80%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 20
LAB
73, -2, -15
LCH
73, 15, 263
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 259
XYZ
43, 45, 64
LUV
73, -10, -22
HWB
217, 64%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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