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
A4E6EC
RGB
164, 230, 236
HSL
185, 65%, 78%
HSB
185, 31%, 93%
CMYK
31, 3, 0, 7
LAB
87, -20, -10
LCH
87, 23, 206
OKLCH
0.88, 0.07, 203
XYZ
59, 71, 90
LUV
87, -32, -12
HWB
185, 64%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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