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
ACC3DC
RGB
172, 195, 220
HSL
211, 41%, 77%
HSB
211, 22%, 86%
CMYK
22, 11, 0, 14
LAB
78, -4, -15
LCH
78, 16, 255
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 251
XYZ
49, 53, 75
LUV
78, -13, -23
HWB
211, 67%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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