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
ADECFC
RGB
173, 236, 252
HSL
192, 93%, 83%
HSB
192, 31%, 99%
CMYK
31, 6, 0, 1
LAB
90, -18, -15
LCH
90, 23, 219
OKLCH
0.91, 0.07, 215
XYZ
65, 76, 103
LUV
90, -31, -20
HWB
192, 68%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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