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
A4E3F0
RGB
164, 227, 240
HSL
190, 72%, 79%
HSB
190, 32%, 94%
CMYK
32, 5, 0, 6
LAB
86, -18, -13
LCH
86, 23, 216
OKLCH
0.88, 0.07, 212
XYZ
59, 69, 93
LUV
86, -31, -17
HWB
190, 64%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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