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
B1EEF2
RGB
177, 238, 242
HSL
184, 71%, 82%
HSB
184, 27%, 95%
CMYK
27, 2, 0, 5
LAB
90, -19, -9
LCH
90, 21, 204
OKLCH
0.91, 0.06, 201
XYZ
65, 77, 95
LUV
90, -30, -10
HWB
184, 69%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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