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
B2D4EC
RGB
178, 212, 236
HSL
205, 60%, 81%
HSB
205, 25%, 93%
CMYK
25, 10, 0, 7
LAB
83, -8, -16
LCH
83, 18, 244
OKLCH
0.85, 0.05, 239
XYZ
57, 63, 88
LUV
83, -18, -23
HWB
205, 70%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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