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
ACDFE5
RGB
172, 223, 229
HSL
186, 52%, 79%
HSB
186, 25%, 90%
CMYK
25, 3, 0, 10
LAB
85, -16, -9
LCH
85, 18, 208
OKLCH
0.87, 0.05, 205
XYZ
58, 67, 84
LUV
85, -26, -10
HWB
186, 67%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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