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
ADCDE5
RGB
173, 205, 229
HSL
206, 52%, 79%
HSB
206, 24%, 90%
CMYK
24, 10, 0, 10
LAB
81, -7, -16
LCH
81, 17, 246
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 241
XYZ
53, 58, 83
LUV
81, -17, -23
HWB
206, 68%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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