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
B9D3EF
RGB
185, 211, 239
HSL
211, 63%, 83%
HSB
211, 23%, 94%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 6
LAB
83, -5, -17
LCH
83, 17, 255
OKLCH
0.86, 0.05, 250
XYZ
59, 63, 91
LUV
83, -15, -26
HWB
211, 73%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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