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
A4C8DB
RGB
164, 200, 219
HSL
201, 43%, 75%
HSB
201, 25%, 86%
CMYK
25, 9, 0, 14
LAB
78, -9, -14
LCH
78, 17, 236
OKLCH
0.81, 0.05, 231
XYZ
49, 54, 75
LUV
78, -19, -20
HWB
201, 64%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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