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
ACCEE6
RGB
172, 206, 230
HSL
205, 54%, 79%
HSB
205, 25%, 90%
CMYK
25, 10, 0, 10
LAB
81, -8, -16
LCH
81, 18, 244
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 239
XYZ
53, 59, 83
LUV
81, -18, -23
HWB
205, 67%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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