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
ADE9F2
RGB
173, 233, 242
HSL
188, 73%, 81%
HSB
188, 29%, 95%
CMYK
29, 4, 0, 5
LAB
88, -18, -11
LCH
88, 21, 211
OKLCH
0.90, 0.06, 208
XYZ
62, 74, 95
LUV
88, -30, -14
HWB
188, 68%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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