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
AFD7EB
RGB
175, 215, 235
HSL
200, 60%, 80%
HSB
200, 26%, 92%
CMYK
26, 9, 0, 8
LAB
84, -10, -14
LCH
84, 18, 235
OKLCH
0.86, 0.05, 230
XYZ
57, 64, 88
LUV
84, -21, -21
HWB
200, 69%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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