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
A7EFF4
RGB
167, 239, 244
HSL
184, 78%, 81%
HSB
184, 32%, 96%
CMYK
32, 2, 0, 4
LAB
90, -22, -10
LCH
90, 24, 204
OKLCH
0.91, 0.07, 201
XYZ
63, 76, 97
LUV
90, -35, -12
HWB
184, 65%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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