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
A4CFD4
RGB
164, 207, 212
HSL
186, 36%, 74%
HSB
186, 23%, 83%
CMYK
23, 2, 0, 17
LAB
80, -14, -7
LCH
80, 16, 208
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 205
XYZ
50, 57, 71
LUV
80, -22, -9
HWB
186, 64%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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