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
BACDEA
RGB
186, 205, 234
HSL
216, 53%, 82%
HSB
216, 21%, 92%
CMYK
21, 12, 0, 8
LAB
82, -2, -17
LCH
82, 17, 263
OKLCH
0.84, 0.05, 259
XYZ
57, 60, 86
LUV
82, -11, -26
HWB
216, 73%, 8%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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