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
ADE5EB
RGB
173, 229, 235
HSL
186, 61%, 80%
HSB
186, 26%, 92%
CMYK
26, 3, 0, 8
LAB
87, -17, -9
LCH
87, 20, 207
OKLCH
0.89, 0.06, 204
XYZ
60, 71, 89
LUV
87, -28, -11
HWB
186, 68%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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