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
B1F7FD
RGB
177, 247, 253
HSL
185, 95%, 84%
HSB
185, 30%, 99%
CMYK
30, 2, 0, 1
LAB
93, -21, -10
LCH
93, 24, 206
OKLCH
0.93, 0.07, 203
XYZ
69, 83, 105
LUV
93, -34, -12
HWB
185, 69%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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