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
ADEBFE
RGB
173, 235, 254
HSL
194, 98%, 84%
HSB
194, 32%, 100%
CMYK
32, 7, 0, 0
LAB
89, -17, -16
LCH
89, 23, 223
OKLCH
0.90, 0.07, 219
XYZ
65, 75, 105
LUV
89, -31, -22
HWB
194, 68%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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