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
AACADA
RGB
170, 202, 218
HSL
200, 39%, 76%
HSB
200, 22%, 85%
CMYK
22, 7, 0, 15
LAB
79, -8, -12
LCH
79, 14, 234
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 230
XYZ
50, 56, 74
LUV
79, -17, -17
HWB
200, 67%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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