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
AED7E4
RGB
174, 215, 228
HSL
194, 50%, 79%
HSB
194, 24%, 89%
CMYK
24, 6, 0, 11
LAB
83, -12, -11
LCH
83, 16, 223
OKLCH
0.85, 0.05, 219
XYZ
56, 63, 83
LUV
83, -21, -15
HWB
194, 68%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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