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
B4E8F6
RGB
180, 232, 246
HSL
193, 79%, 84%
HSB
193, 27%, 96%
CMYK
27, 6, 0, 4
LAB
89, -15, -13
LCH
89, 19, 220
OKLCH
0.90, 0.06, 216
XYZ
64, 74, 98
LUV
89, -26, -17
HWB
193, 71%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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