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
ABE5FA
RGB
171, 229, 250
HSL
196, 89%, 83%
HSB
196, 32%, 98%
CMYK
32, 8, 0, 2
LAB
87, -15, -17
LCH
87, 23, 227
OKLCH
0.89, 0.07, 222
XYZ
62, 72, 101
LUV
87, -29, -23
HWB
196, 67%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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