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
ABDCE6
RGB
171, 220, 230
HSL
190, 54%, 79%
HSB
190, 26%, 90%
CMYK
26, 4, 0, 10
LAB
85, -15, -10
LCH
85, 18, 215
OKLCH
0.86, 0.05, 212
XYZ
57, 66, 85
LUV
85, -25, -13
HWB
190, 67%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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