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
ADECF9
RGB
173, 236, 249
HSL
190, 86%, 83%
HSB
190, 31%, 98%
CMYK
31, 5, 0, 2
LAB
89, -18, -13
LCH
89, 22, 216
OKLCH
0.90, 0.07, 212
XYZ
64, 76, 101
LUV
89, -31, -17
HWB
190, 68%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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