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
AFE3EE
RGB
175, 227, 238
HSL
190, 65%, 81%
HSB
190, 26%, 93%
CMYK
26, 5, 0, 7
LAB
87, -15, -11
LCH
87, 19, 216
OKLCH
0.88, 0.06, 212
XYZ
61, 70, 91
LUV
87, -26, -15
HWB
190, 69%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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