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
B4E1EE
RGB
180, 225, 238
HSL
193, 63%, 82%
HSB
193, 24%, 93%
CMYK
24, 5, 0, 7
LAB
87, -13, -11
LCH
87, 17, 221
OKLCH
0.88, 0.05, 217
XYZ
61, 70, 91
LUV
87, -23, -15
HWB
193, 71%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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