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
A4E7F4
RGB
164, 231, 244
HSL
190, 78%, 80%
HSB
190, 33%, 96%
CMYK
33, 5, 0, 4
LAB
87, -19, -13
LCH
87, 24, 215
OKLCH
0.89, 0.07, 211
XYZ
60, 72, 96
LUV
87, -32, -18
HWB
190, 64%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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