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
ADE4EF
RGB
173, 228, 239
HSL
190, 67%, 81%
HSB
190, 28%, 94%
CMYK
28, 5, 0, 6
LAB
87, -16, -11
LCH
87, 20, 215
OKLCH
0.88, 0.06, 211
XYZ
61, 71, 92
LUV
87, -28, -15
HWB
190, 68%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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