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
A4F2FD
RGB
164, 242, 253
HSL
187, 96%, 82%
HSB
187, 35%, 99%
CMYK
35, 4, 0, 1
LAB
91, -23, -13
LCH
91, 26, 210
OKLCH
0.91, 0.08, 207
XYZ
65, 78, 105
LUV
91, -37, -17
HWB
187, 64%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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