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
ADCEE2
RGB
173, 206, 226
HSL
203, 48%, 78%
HSB
203, 23%, 89%
CMYK
23, 9, 0, 11
LAB
81, -8, -14
LCH
81, 16, 240
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 235
XYZ
53, 59, 80
LUV
81, -18, -20
HWB
203, 68%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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