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
B4E8EE
RGB
180, 232, 238
HSL
186, 63%, 82%
HSB
186, 24%, 93%
CMYK
24, 3, 0, 7
LAB
89, -16, -9
LCH
89, 18, 208
OKLCH
0.90, 0.05, 205
XYZ
63, 74, 92
LUV
89, -26, -10
HWB
186, 71%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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