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
B5EFF3
RGB
181, 239, 243
HSL
184, 72%, 83%
HSB
184, 26%, 95%
CMYK
26, 2, 0, 5
LAB
91, -18, -8
LCH
91, 20, 204
OKLCH
0.91, 0.06, 201
XYZ
66, 78, 96
LUV
91, -29, -9
HWB
184, 71%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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