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
B0CEEC
RGB
176, 206, 236
HSL
210, 61%, 81%
HSB
210, 25%, 93%
CMYK
25, 13, 0, 7
LAB
81, -5, -18
LCH
81, 19, 254
OKLCH
0.84, 0.05, 248
XYZ
55, 59, 88
LUV
81, -17, -28
HWB
210, 69%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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