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
ACDFE9
RGB
172, 223, 233
HSL
190, 58%, 79%
HSB
190, 26%, 91%
CMYK
26, 4, 0, 9
LAB
86, -15, -11
LCH
86, 19, 215
OKLCH
0.87, 0.05, 211
XYZ
58, 67, 87
LUV
86, -26, -14
HWB
190, 67%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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