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
B1EAEF
RGB
177, 234, 239
HSL
185, 66%, 82%
HSB
185, 26%, 94%
CMYK
26, 2, 0, 6
LAB
89, -18, -9
LCH
89, 20, 206
OKLCH
0.90, 0.06, 203
XYZ
63, 74, 93
LUV
89, -28, -10
HWB
185, 69%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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