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
B2C4E1
RGB
178, 196, 225
HSL
217, 44%, 79%
HSB
217, 21%, 88%
CMYK
21, 13, 0, 12
LAB
78, -2, -17
LCH
78, 17, 264
OKLCH
0.82, 0.05, 260
XYZ
52, 54, 79
LUV
78, -11, -26
HWB
217, 70%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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