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
BAD4FC
RGB
186, 212, 252
HSL
216, 92%, 86%
HSB
216, 26%, 99%
CMYK
26, 16, 0, 1
LAB
84, -2, -23
LCH
84, 23, 264
OKLCH
0.86, 0.06, 259
XYZ
61, 65, 101
LUV
84, -15, -36
HWB
216, 73%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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