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
A8EFFD
RGB
168, 239, 253
HSL
190, 96%, 83%
HSB
190, 34%, 99%
CMYK
34, 6, 0, 1
LAB
90, -20, -14
LCH
90, 25, 215
OKLCH
0.91, 0.07, 211
XYZ
65, 77, 104
LUV
90, -34, -19
HWB
190, 66%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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