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
B0C2DB
RGB
176, 194, 219
HSL
215, 37%, 77%
HSB
215, 20%, 86%
CMYK
20, 11, 0, 14
LAB
78, -2, -15
LCH
78, 15, 261
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 257
XYZ
50, 53, 75
LUV
78, -11, -22
HWB
215, 69%, 14%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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