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
ACDFF5
RGB
172, 223, 245
HSL
198, 78%, 82%
HSB
198, 30%, 96%
CMYK
30, 9, 0, 4
LAB
86, -13, -16
LCH
86, 21, 231
OKLCH
0.88, 0.06, 226
XYZ
60, 68, 96
LUV
86, -26, -23
HWB
198, 67%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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