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
ADEFF7
RGB
173, 239, 247
HSL
186, 82%, 82%
HSB
186, 30%, 97%
CMYK
30, 3, 0, 3
LAB
90, -20, -11
LCH
90, 23, 209
OKLCH
0.91, 0.07, 205
XYZ
65, 77, 99
LUV
90, -32, -13
HWB
186, 68%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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