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
A5EEFA
RGB
165, 238, 250
HSL
188, 89%, 81%
HSB
188, 34%, 98%
CMYK
34, 5, 0, 2
LAB
90, -21, -13
LCH
90, 25, 212
OKLCH
0.91, 0.07, 209
XYZ
63, 76, 102
LUV
90, -35, -17
HWB
188, 65%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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