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
ADEEF2
RGB
173, 238, 242
HSL
183, 73%, 81%
HSB
183, 29%, 95%
CMYK
29, 2, 0, 5
LAB
90, -20, -9
LCH
90, 22, 203
OKLCH
0.91, 0.07, 201
XYZ
64, 76, 95
LUV
90, -32, -10
HWB
183, 68%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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