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
AFE0EA
RGB
175, 224, 234
HSL
190, 58%, 80%
HSB
190, 25%, 92%
CMYK
25, 4, 0, 8
LAB
86, -15, -10
LCH
86, 18, 215
OKLCH
0.88, 0.05, 212
XYZ
59, 68, 88
LUV
86, -25, -13
HWB
190, 69%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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