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
B4CEEB
RGB
180, 206, 235
HSL
212, 58%, 81%
HSB
212, 23%, 92%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 8
LAB
82, -4, -17
LCH
82, 18, 256
OKLCH
0.84, 0.05, 251
XYZ
56, 60, 87
LUV
82, -15, -27
HWB
212, 71%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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