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
ACEEF9
RGB
172, 238, 249
HSL
189, 87%, 83%
HSB
189, 31%, 98%
CMYK
31, 4, 0, 2
LAB
90, -20, -12
LCH
90, 23, 212
OKLCH
0.91, 0.07, 209
XYZ
65, 77, 101
LUV
90, -32, -16
HWB
189, 67%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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