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
A8D6EA
RGB
168, 214, 234
HSL
198, 61%, 79%
HSB
198, 28%, 92%
CMYK
28, 9, 0, 8
LAB
83, -12, -15
LCH
83, 19, 231
OKLCH
0.85, 0.06, 226
XYZ
55, 62, 87
LUV
83, -24, -21
HWB
198, 66%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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