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
B2F8FD
RGB
178, 248, 253
HSL
184, 95%, 85%
HSB
184, 30%, 99%
CMYK
30, 2, 0, 1
LAB
93, -22, -10
LCH
93, 24, 204
OKLCH
0.93, 0.07, 202
XYZ
70, 84, 105
LUV
93, -34, -11
HWB
184, 70%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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