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
AFFAFF
RGB
175, 250, 255
HSL
184, 100%, 84%
HSB
184, 31%, 100%
CMYK
31, 2, 0, 0
LAB
94, -23, -10
LCH
94, 25, 204
OKLCH
0.94, 0.07, 201
XYZ
70, 85, 107
LUV
94, -36, -12
HWB
184, 69%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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