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
A5DEE3
RGB
165, 222, 227
HSL
185, 53%, 77%
HSB
185, 27%, 89%
CMYK
27, 2, 0, 11
LAB
85, -18, -9
LCH
85, 20, 206
OKLCH
0.86, 0.06, 203
XYZ
55, 66, 82
LUV
85, -28, -10
HWB
185, 65%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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