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
ADDDF2
RGB
173, 221, 242
HSL
198, 73%, 81%
HSB
198, 29%, 95%
CMYK
29, 9, 0, 5
LAB
85, -13, -16
LCH
85, 20, 231
OKLCH
0.87, 0.06, 227
XYZ
59, 67, 94
LUV
85, -25, -22
HWB
198, 68%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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