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
ACECF5
RGB
172, 236, 245
HSL
187, 78%, 82%
HSB
187, 30%, 96%
CMYK
30, 4, 0, 4
LAB
89, -19, -11
LCH
89, 22, 210
OKLCH
0.90, 0.07, 207
XYZ
63, 75, 98
LUV
89, -31, -14
HWB
187, 67%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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