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
B2E7EF
RGB
178, 231, 239
HSL
188, 66%, 82%
HSB
188, 26%, 94%
CMYK
26, 3, 0, 6
LAB
88, -16, -10
LCH
88, 19, 211
OKLCH
0.89, 0.06, 208
XYZ
63, 73, 92
LUV
88, -27, -12
HWB
188, 70%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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