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
AECAE3
RGB
174, 202, 227
HSL
208, 49%, 79%
HSB
208, 23%, 89%
CMYK
23, 11, 0, 11
LAB
80, -6, -16
LCH
80, 17, 250
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 245
XYZ
52, 57, 81
LUV
80, -16, -24
HWB
208, 68%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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