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
ADDAE5
RGB
173, 218, 229
HSL
192, 52%, 79%
HSB
192, 24%, 90%
CMYK
24, 5, 0, 10
LAB
84, -13, -10
LCH
84, 17, 218
OKLCH
0.86, 0.05, 214
XYZ
56, 65, 84
LUV
84, -23, -14
HWB
192, 68%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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