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
ABF7FB
RGB
171, 247, 251
HSL
183, 91%, 83%
HSB
183, 32%, 98%
CMYK
32, 2, 0, 2
LAB
92, -24, -10
LCH
92, 25, 203
OKLCH
0.93, 0.07, 200
XYZ
67, 82, 104
LUV
92, -36, -11
HWB
183, 67%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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