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
A6CEDB
RGB
166, 206, 219
HSL
195, 42%, 75%
HSB
195, 24%, 86%
CMYK
24, 6, 0, 14
LAB
80, -12, -11
LCH
80, 16, 224
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 220
XYZ
51, 57, 75
LUV
80, -21, -15
HWB
195, 65%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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