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
A8CED0
RGB
168, 206, 208
HSL
183, 30%, 74%
HSB
183, 19%, 82%
CMYK
19, 1, 0, 18
LAB
80, -13, -5
LCH
80, 14, 203
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 200
XYZ
50, 57, 68
LUV
80, -20, -6
HWB
183, 66%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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