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
AFF4FF
RGB
175, 244, 255
HSL
188, 100%, 84%
HSB
188, 31%, 100%
CMYK
31, 4, 0, 0
LAB
92, -20, -13
LCH
92, 24, 212
OKLCH
0.93, 0.07, 208
XYZ
68, 81, 107
LUV
92, -33, -16
HWB
188, 69%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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