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
B5D2EE
RGB
181, 210, 238
HSL
209, 63%, 82%
HSB
209, 24%, 93%
CMYK
24, 12, 0, 7
LAB
83, -5, -17
LCH
83, 18, 252
OKLCH
0.85, 0.05, 247
XYZ
58, 62, 90
LUV
83, -16, -26
HWB
209, 71%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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