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
AFF2F6
RGB
175, 242, 246
HSL
183, 80%, 83%
HSB
183, 29%, 96%
CMYK
29, 2, 0, 4
LAB
91, -21, -9
LCH
91, 23, 203
OKLCH
0.92, 0.07, 201
XYZ
66, 79, 99
LUV
91, -33, -10
HWB
183, 69%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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