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
ADDDFD
RGB
173, 221, 253
HSL
204, 95%, 84%
HSB
204, 32%, 99%
CMYK
32, 13, 0, 1
LAB
86, -11, -21
LCH
86, 23, 243
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 238
XYZ
61, 68, 103
LUV
86, -25, -31
HWB
204, 68%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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