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
AEEAF2
RGB
174, 234, 242
HSL
187, 72%, 82%
HSB
187, 28%, 95%
CMYK
28, 3, 0, 5
LAB
89, -18, -10
LCH
89, 21, 210
OKLCH
0.90, 0.06, 206
XYZ
63, 74, 95
LUV
89, -30, -13
HWB
187, 68%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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