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
B5CEF4
RGB
181, 206, 244
HSL
216, 74%, 83%
HSB
216, 26%, 96%
CMYK
26, 16, 0, 4
LAB
82, -2, -22
LCH
82, 22, 264
OKLCH
0.85, 0.06, 259
XYZ
57, 60, 94
LUV
82, -15, -34
HWB
216, 71%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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