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
B0DCE2
RGB
176, 220, 226
HSL
187, 46%, 79%
HSB
187, 22%, 89%
CMYK
22, 3, 0, 11
LAB
85, -14, -8
LCH
85, 16, 210
OKLCH
0.87, 0.05, 207
XYZ
57, 66, 82
LUV
85, -23, -10
HWB
187, 69%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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