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
B3DCEB
RGB
179, 220, 235
HSL
196, 58%, 81%
HSB
196, 24%, 92%
CMYK
24, 6, 0, 8
LAB
85, -11, -12
LCH
85, 17, 227
OKLCH
0.87, 0.05, 222
XYZ
59, 67, 88
LUV
85, -21, -17
HWB
196, 70%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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