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
AEC4DF
RGB
174, 196, 223
HSL
213, 43%, 78%
HSB
213, 22%, 87%
CMYK
22, 12, 0, 13
LAB
78, -3, -16
LCH
78, 17, 258
OKLCH
0.81, 0.05, 254
XYZ
51, 54, 78
LUV
78, -13, -25
HWB
213, 68%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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