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
A4E4F4
RGB
164, 228, 244
HSL
192, 78%, 80%
HSB
192, 33%, 96%
CMYK
33, 7, 0, 4
LAB
87, -18, -15
LCH
87, 23, 219
OKLCH
0.88, 0.07, 215
XYZ
59, 70, 96
LUV
87, -31, -20
HWB
192, 64%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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