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
ADE5F5
RGB
173, 229, 245
HSL
193, 78%, 82%
HSB
193, 29%, 96%
CMYK
29, 7, 0, 4
LAB
87, -16, -14
LCH
87, 21, 221
OKLCH
0.89, 0.06, 217
XYZ
62, 72, 97
LUV
87, -28, -19
HWB
193, 68%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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