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
AEDCF4
RGB
174, 220, 244
HSL
201, 76%, 82%
HSB
201, 29%, 96%
CMYK
29, 10, 0, 4
LAB
85, -11, -17
LCH
85, 20, 236
OKLCH
0.87, 0.06, 231
XYZ
59, 67, 95
LUV
85, -24, -25
HWB
201, 68%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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