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
ADEAF4
RGB
173, 234, 244
HSL
188, 76%, 82%
HSB
188, 29%, 96%
CMYK
29, 4, 0, 4
LAB
89, -18, -11
LCH
89, 22, 212
OKLCH
0.90, 0.06, 209
XYZ
63, 74, 97
LUV
89, -30, -15
HWB
188, 68%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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