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
ADC8E2
RGB
173, 200, 226
HSL
209, 48%, 78%
HSB
209, 23%, 89%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 11
LAB
79, -5, -16
LCH
79, 17, 252
OKLCH
0.82, 0.05, 247
XYZ
52, 56, 80
LUV
79, -15, -24
HWB
209, 68%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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