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
ABDEE1
RGB
171, 222, 225
HSL
183, 47%, 78%
HSB
183, 24%, 88%
CMYK
24, 1, 0, 12
LAB
85, -17, -7
LCH
85, 18, 203
OKLCH
0.87, 0.05, 201
XYZ
57, 66, 81
LUV
85, -26, -8
HWB
183, 67%, 12%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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