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
ADCEE4
RGB
173, 206, 228
HSL
204, 50%, 79%
HSB
204, 24%, 89%
CMYK
24, 10, 0, 11
LAB
81, -8, -15
LCH
81, 17, 242
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 237
XYZ
53, 59, 82
LUV
81, -18, -22
HWB
204, 68%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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