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
B0D2EC
RGB
176, 210, 236
HSL
206, 61%, 81%
HSB
206, 25%, 93%
CMYK
25, 11, 0, 7
LAB
82, -7, -17
LCH
82, 18, 246
OKLCH
0.85, 0.05, 241
XYZ
56, 61, 88
LUV
82, -18, -25
HWB
206, 69%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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