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
ABD9EF
RGB
171, 217, 239
HSL
199, 68%, 80%
HSB
199, 28%, 94%
CMYK
28, 9, 0, 6
LAB
84, -12, -16
LCH
84, 20, 234
OKLCH
0.86, 0.06, 229
XYZ
57, 65, 91
LUV
84, -24, -23
HWB
199, 67%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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