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
AACED8
RGB
170, 206, 216
HSL
193, 37%, 76%
HSB
193, 21%, 85%
CMYK
21, 5, 0, 15
LAB
80, -11, -9
LCH
80, 14, 220
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 216
XYZ
51, 58, 73
LUV
80, -19, -12
HWB
193, 67%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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