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
B4E8F3
RGB
180, 232, 243
HSL
190, 72%, 83%
HSB
190, 26%, 95%
CMYK
26, 5, 0, 5
LAB
89, -15, -11
LCH
89, 19, 216
OKLCH
0.90, 0.06, 212
XYZ
64, 74, 96
LUV
89, -26, -15
HWB
190, 71%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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