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
AEEDF3
RGB
174, 237, 243
HSL
185, 74%, 82%
HSB
185, 28%, 95%
CMYK
28, 2, 0, 5
LAB
90, -20, -10
LCH
90, 22, 206
OKLCH
0.91, 0.06, 203
XYZ
64, 76, 96
LUV
90, -31, -12
HWB
185, 68%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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