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
B8EFF4
RGB
184, 239, 244
HSL
185, 73%, 84%
HSB
185, 25%, 96%
CMYK
25, 2, 0, 4
LAB
91, -17, -8
LCH
91, 19, 206
OKLCH
0.92, 0.06, 203
XYZ
67, 78, 97
LUV
91, -28, -10
HWB
185, 72%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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