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
B6ECF2
RGB
182, 236, 242
HSL
186, 70%, 83%
HSB
186, 25%, 95%
CMYK
25, 2, 0, 5
LAB
90, -17, -9
LCH
90, 19, 208
OKLCH
0.91, 0.06, 205
XYZ
65, 76, 95
LUV
90, -27, -11
HWB
186, 71%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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