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
ADE7ED
RGB
173, 231, 237
HSL
186, 64%, 80%
HSB
186, 27%, 93%
CMYK
27, 3, 0, 7
LAB
88, -18, -9
LCH
88, 20, 207
OKLCH
0.89, 0.06, 204
XYZ
61, 72, 91
LUV
88, -29, -11
HWB
186, 68%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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