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
B4DEFF
RGB
180, 222, 255
HSL
206, 100%, 85%
HSB
206, 29%, 100%
CMYK
29, 13, 0, 0
LAB
86, -9, -21
LCH
86, 23, 248
OKLCH
0.88, 0.06, 242
XYZ
63, 69, 105
LUV
86, -22, -32
HWB
206, 71%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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