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
B8DEE5
RGB
184, 222, 229
HSL
189, 46%, 81%
HSB
189, 20%, 90%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 10
LAB
86, -12, -8
LCH
86, 14, 214
OKLCH
0.88, 0.04, 210
XYZ
60, 68, 84
LUV
86, -20, -10
HWB
189, 72%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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