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
ADC2DF
RGB
173, 194, 223
HSL
215, 44%, 78%
HSB
215, 22%, 87%
CMYK
22, 13, 0, 13
LAB
78, -3, -17
LCH
78, 17, 261
OKLCH
0.81, 0.05, 256
XYZ
50, 53, 77
LUV
78, -12, -26
HWB
215, 68%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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