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
A4E7EB
RGB
164, 231, 235
HSL
183, 64%, 78%
HSB
183, 30%, 92%
CMYK
30, 2, 0, 8
LAB
87, -21, -9
LCH
87, 23, 203
OKLCH
0.88, 0.07, 201
XYZ
59, 71, 89
LUV
87, -33, -10
HWB
183, 64%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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