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
B8CFEB
RGB
184, 207, 235
HSL
213, 56%, 82%
HSB
213, 22%, 92%
CMYK
22, 12, 0, 8
LAB
82, -4, -17
LCH
82, 17, 258
OKLCH
0.85, 0.05, 253
XYZ
57, 61, 87
LUV
82, -13, -25
HWB
213, 72%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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