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
A9F6FA
RGB
169, 246, 250
HSL
183, 89%, 82%
HSB
183, 32%, 98%
CMYK
32, 2, 0, 2
LAB
92, -24, -10
LCH
92, 26, 203
OKLCH
0.92, 0.08, 200
XYZ
67, 81, 103
LUV
92, -37, -11
HWB
183, 66%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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