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
AEDAF1
RGB
174, 218, 241
HSL
201, 71%, 81%
HSB
201, 28%, 95%
CMYK
28, 10, 0, 5
LAB
84, -11, -16
LCH
84, 20, 236
OKLCH
0.86, 0.06, 231
XYZ
58, 65, 93
LUV
84, -23, -24
HWB
201, 68%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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