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
ACF8FE
RGB
172, 248, 254
HSL
184, 98%, 84%
HSB
184, 32%, 100%
CMYK
32, 2, 0, 0
LAB
93, -23, -11
LCH
93, 26, 205
OKLCH
0.93, 0.07, 202
XYZ
68, 83, 106
LUV
93, -36, -13
HWB
184, 67%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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