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
A4E2E9
RGB
164, 226, 233
HSL
186, 61%, 78%
HSB
186, 30%, 91%
CMYK
30, 3, 0, 9
LAB
86, -19, -10
LCH
86, 22, 208
OKLCH
0.87, 0.06, 205
XYZ
57, 68, 87
LUV
86, -30, -12
HWB
186, 64%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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