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
B2D1EC
RGB
178, 209, 236
HSL
208, 60%, 81%
HSB
208, 25%, 93%
CMYK
25, 11, 0, 7
LAB
82, -6, -17
LCH
82, 18, 250
OKLCH
0.85, 0.05, 245
XYZ
56, 61, 88
LUV
82, -17, -26
HWB
208, 70%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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