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
B4EAF8
RGB
180, 234, 248
HSL
192, 83%, 84%
HSB
192, 27%, 97%
CMYK
27, 6, 0, 3
LAB
89, -15, -13
LCH
89, 20, 219
OKLCH
0.90, 0.06, 215
XYZ
65, 75, 100
LUV
89, -27, -17
HWB
192, 71%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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