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
ACEFFD
RGB
172, 239, 253
HSL
190, 95%, 83%
HSB
190, 32%, 99%
CMYK
32, 6, 0, 1
LAB
90, -19, -14
LCH
90, 24, 216
OKLCH
0.91, 0.07, 212
XYZ
66, 78, 104
LUV
90, -33, -18
HWB
190, 67%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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