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
A5CFDA
RGB
165, 207, 218
HSL
192, 42%, 75%
HSB
192, 24%, 85%
CMYK
24, 5, 0, 15
LAB
80, -12, -10
LCH
80, 16, 219
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 215
XYZ
50, 58, 75
LUV
80, -22, -14
HWB
192, 65%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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