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
B2E5EB
RGB
178, 229, 235
HSL
186, 59%, 81%
HSB
186, 24%, 92%
CMYK
24, 3, 0, 8
LAB
88, -16, -9
LCH
88, 18, 208
OKLCH
0.89, 0.05, 205
XYZ
61, 71, 89
LUV
88, -26, -10
HWB
186, 70%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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