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
AEF1FA
RGB
174, 241, 250
HSL
187, 88%, 83%
HSB
187, 30%, 98%
CMYK
30, 4, 0, 2
LAB
91, -20, -11
LCH
91, 23, 210
OKLCH
0.92, 0.07, 206
XYZ
66, 79, 102
LUV
91, -33, -14
HWB
187, 68%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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