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
ADD8ED
RGB
173, 216, 237
HSL
200, 64%, 80%
HSB
200, 27%, 93%
CMYK
27, 9, 0, 7
LAB
84, -11, -15
LCH
84, 19, 234
OKLCH
0.86, 0.05, 229
XYZ
57, 64, 89
LUV
84, -22, -22
HWB
200, 68%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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