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
B5EFFC
RGB
181, 239, 252
HSL
191, 92%, 85%
HSB
191, 28%, 99%
CMYK
28, 5, 0, 1
LAB
91, -17, -13
LCH
91, 21, 217
OKLCH
0.92, 0.06, 213
XYZ
67, 79, 104
LUV
91, -29, -17
HWB
191, 71%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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