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
ADE2E7
RGB
173, 226, 231
HSL
185, 55%, 79%
HSB
185, 25%, 91%
CMYK
25, 2, 0, 9
LAB
86, -17, -8
LCH
86, 19, 206
OKLCH
0.88, 0.05, 203
XYZ
59, 69, 86
LUV
86, -27, -10
HWB
185, 68%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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