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
B5E2FF
RGB
181, 226, 255
HSL
204, 100%, 85%
HSB
204, 29%, 100%
CMYK
29, 11, 0, 0
LAB
87, -10, -19
LCH
87, 22, 242
OKLCH
0.89, 0.06, 237
XYZ
64, 71, 105
LUV
87, -23, -29
HWB
204, 71%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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