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
ACE4FF
RGB
172, 228, 255
HSL
200, 100%, 84%
HSB
200, 33%, 100%
CMYK
33, 11, 0, 0
LAB
87, -14, -19
LCH
87, 24, 234
OKLCH
0.89, 0.07, 229
XYZ
63, 71, 105
LUV
87, -28, -28
HWB
200, 67%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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