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
A7F3FA
RGB
167, 243, 250
HSL
185, 89%, 82%
HSB
185, 33%, 98%
CMYK
33, 3, 0, 2
LAB
91, -23, -11
LCH
91, 26, 206
OKLCH
0.92, 0.08, 203
XYZ
65, 79, 102
LUV
91, -36, -14
HWB
185, 65%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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