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
ABC8DE
RGB
171, 200, 222
HSL
206, 44%, 77%
HSB
206, 23%, 87%
CMYK
23, 10, 0, 13
LAB
79, -6, -14
LCH
79, 16, 246
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 241
XYZ
51, 55, 77
LUV
79, -16, -21
HWB
206, 67%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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