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
B5E5FA
RGB
181, 229, 250
HSL
198, 87%, 85%
HSB
198, 28%, 98%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 2
LAB
88, -12, -16
LCH
88, 20, 231
OKLCH
0.90, 0.06, 226
XYZ
64, 73, 101
LUV
88, -25, -22
HWB
198, 71%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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