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
A5CCD7
RGB
165, 204, 215
HSL
193, 38%, 75%
HSB
193, 23%, 84%
CMYK
23, 5, 0, 16
LAB
79, -12, -10
LCH
79, 15, 221
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 217
XYZ
49, 56, 73
LUV
79, -20, -13
HWB
193, 65%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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