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
ADD4EB
RGB
173, 212, 235
HSL
202, 61%, 80%
HSB
202, 26%, 92%
CMYK
26, 10, 0, 8
LAB
83, -9, -16
LCH
83, 18, 239
OKLCH
0.85, 0.05, 234
XYZ
56, 62, 88
LUV
83, -21, -23
HWB
202, 68%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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