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
A4EEF9
RGB
164, 238, 249
HSL
188, 88%, 81%
HSB
188, 34%, 98%
CMYK
34, 4, 0, 2
LAB
90, -22, -13
LCH
90, 25, 211
OKLCH
0.90, 0.07, 208
XYZ
63, 76, 101
LUV
90, -35, -17
HWB
188, 64%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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