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
ABC5DB
RGB
171, 197, 219
HSL
207, 40%, 76%
HSB
207, 22%, 86%
CMYK
22, 10, 0, 14
LAB
78, -6, -14
LCH
78, 15, 249
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 244
XYZ
50, 54, 75
LUV
78, -14, -21
HWB
207, 67%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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