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
ACE2E6
RGB
172, 226, 230
HSL
184, 54%, 79%
HSB
184, 25%, 90%
CMYK
25, 2, 0, 10
LAB
86, -17, -8
LCH
86, 19, 205
OKLCH
0.88, 0.06, 202
XYZ
58, 69, 85
LUV
86, -27, -9
HWB
184, 67%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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