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
AFDFE6
RGB
175, 223, 230
HSL
188, 52%, 79%
HSB
188, 24%, 90%
CMYK
24, 3, 0, 10
LAB
86, -15, -9
LCH
86, 17, 211
OKLCH
0.87, 0.05, 207
XYZ
58, 68, 85
LUV
86, -24, -11
HWB
188, 69%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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