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
B4ECFE
RGB
180, 236, 254
HSL
195, 97%, 85%
HSB
195, 29%, 100%
CMYK
29, 7, 0, 0
LAB
90, -15, -15
LCH
90, 21, 224
OKLCH
0.91, 0.06, 220
XYZ
67, 77, 105
LUV
90, -28, -21
HWB
195, 71%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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