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
B2CEF3
RGB
178, 206, 243
HSL
214, 73%, 83%
HSB
214, 27%, 95%
CMYK
27, 15, 0, 5
LAB
82, -4, -22
LCH
82, 22, 261
OKLCH
0.84, 0.06, 255
XYZ
57, 60, 93
LUV
82, -16, -33
HWB
214, 70%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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