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
A4F5FC
RGB
164, 245, 252
HSL
185, 94%, 82%
HSB
185, 35%, 99%
CMYK
35, 3, 0, 1
LAB
92, -24, -12
LCH
92, 27, 206
OKLCH
0.92, 0.08, 203
XYZ
66, 80, 104
LUV
92, -38, -14
HWB
185, 64%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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