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
AAEEFA
RGB
170, 238, 250
HSL
189, 89%, 82%
HSB
189, 32%, 98%
CMYK
32, 5, 0, 2
LAB
90, -20, -13
LCH
90, 24, 213
OKLCH
0.91, 0.07, 210
XYZ
64, 77, 102
LUV
90, -33, -17
HWB
189, 67%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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