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
ACF6FD
RGB
172, 246, 253
HSL
185, 95%, 83%
HSB
185, 32%, 99%
CMYK
32, 3, 0, 1
LAB
92, -22, -11
LCH
92, 25, 206
OKLCH
0.93, 0.07, 203
XYZ
68, 82, 105
LUV
92, -36, -13
HWB
185, 67%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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