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
ABD2DA
RGB
171, 210, 218
HSL
190, 39%, 76%
HSB
190, 22%, 85%
CMYK
22, 4, 0, 15
LAB
82, -12, -8
LCH
82, 15, 215
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 212
XYZ
52, 60, 75
LUV
82, -20, -11
HWB
190, 67%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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