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
ABD8EB
RGB
171, 216, 235
HSL
198, 62%, 80%
HSB
198, 27%, 92%
CMYK
27, 8, 0, 8
LAB
84, -12, -14
LCH
84, 19, 230
OKLCH
0.86, 0.05, 226
XYZ
56, 64, 88
LUV
84, -23, -20
HWB
198, 67%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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