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
AADFEA
RGB
170, 223, 234
HSL
190, 60%, 79%
HSB
190, 27%, 92%
CMYK
27, 5, 0, 8
LAB
85, -16, -11
LCH
85, 19, 215
OKLCH
0.87, 0.06, 212
XYZ
58, 67, 88
LUV
85, -27, -15
HWB
190, 67%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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