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
A7C8DF
RGB
167, 200, 223
HSL
205, 47%, 76%
HSB
205, 25%, 87%
CMYK
25, 10, 0, 13
LAB
79, -8, -15
LCH
79, 17, 244
OKLCH
0.82, 0.05, 239
XYZ
50, 55, 78
LUV
79, -18, -22
HWB
205, 65%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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