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
AED9DC
RGB
174, 217, 220
HSL
184, 40%, 77%
HSB
184, 21%, 86%
CMYK
21, 1, 0, 14
LAB
84, -14, -6
LCH
84, 15, 204
OKLCH
0.86, 0.05, 202
XYZ
55, 64, 77
LUV
84, -22, -7
HWB
184, 68%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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