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
ABCEE7
RGB
171, 206, 231
HSL
205, 56%, 79%
HSB
205, 26%, 91%
CMYK
26, 11, 0, 9
LAB
81, -8, -16
LCH
81, 18, 244
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 239
XYZ
53, 59, 84
LUV
81, -19, -24
HWB
205, 67%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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