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
A4BBD6
RGB
164, 187, 214
HSL
212, 38%, 74%
HSB
212, 23%, 84%
CMYK
23, 13, 0, 16
LAB
75, -4, -16
LCH
75, 17, 257
OKLCH
0.78, 0.05, 253
XYZ
45, 48, 71
LUV
75, -13, -25
HWB
212, 64%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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