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
B5E2FD
RGB
181, 226, 253
HSL
203, 95%, 85%
HSB
203, 28%, 99%
CMYK
28, 11, 0, 1
LAB
87, -11, -18
LCH
87, 21, 240
OKLCH
0.89, 0.06, 235
XYZ
64, 71, 103
LUV
87, -23, -27
HWB
203, 71%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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