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
B2DBE8
RGB
178, 219, 232
HSL
194, 54%, 80%
HSB
194, 23%, 91%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 9
LAB
85, -12, -11
LCH
85, 16, 223
OKLCH
0.87, 0.05, 219
XYZ
58, 66, 86
LUV
85, -21, -15
HWB
194, 70%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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