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
A4C8DA
RGB
164, 200, 218
HSL
200, 42%, 75%
HSB
200, 25%, 85%
CMYK
25, 8, 0, 15
LAB
78, -9, -13
LCH
78, 16, 234
OKLCH
0.81, 0.05, 230
XYZ
49, 54, 74
LUV
78, -19, -19
HWB
200, 64%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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