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
B2DFE4
RGB
178, 223, 228
HSL
186, 48%, 80%
HSB
186, 22%, 89%
CMYK
22, 2, 0, 11
LAB
86, -14, -8
LCH
86, 16, 208
OKLCH
0.87, 0.05, 205
XYZ
59, 68, 83
LUV
86, -23, -9
HWB
186, 70%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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