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
ADDEF1
RGB
173, 222, 241
HSL
197, 71%, 81%
HSB
197, 28%, 95%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 5
LAB
86, -13, -15
LCH
86, 20, 228
OKLCH
0.87, 0.06, 224
XYZ
59, 67, 93
LUV
86, -25, -21
HWB
197, 68%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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