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
A9ECFF
RGB
169, 236, 255
HSL
193, 100%, 83%
HSB
193, 34%, 100%
CMYK
34, 7, 0, 0
LAB
89, -18, -16
LCH
89, 25, 222
OKLCH
0.90, 0.07, 217
XYZ
64, 76, 106
LUV
89, -32, -23
HWB
193, 66%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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