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
A5CEE4
RGB
165, 206, 228
HSL
201, 54%, 77%
HSB
201, 28%, 89%
CMYK
28, 10, 0, 11
LAB
80, -10, -16
LCH
80, 19, 237
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 232
XYZ
52, 58, 82
LUV
80, -21, -23
HWB
201, 65%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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