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
ABCCDC
RGB
171, 204, 220
HSL
200, 41%, 77%
HSB
200, 22%, 86%
CMYK
22, 7, 0, 14
LAB
80, -9, -12
LCH
80, 15, 233
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 229
XYZ
51, 57, 76
LUV
80, -18, -17
HWB
200, 67%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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