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
ABE7F2
RGB
171, 231, 242
HSL
189, 73%, 81%
HSB
189, 29%, 95%
CMYK
29, 5, 0, 5
LAB
88, -18, -12
LCH
88, 21, 214
OKLCH
0.89, 0.06, 210
XYZ
61, 72, 95
LUV
88, -30, -15
HWB
189, 67%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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