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
BADAEF
RGB
186, 218, 239
HSL
204, 62%, 83%
HSB
204, 22%, 94%
CMYK
22, 9, 0, 6
LAB
85, -8, -14
LCH
85, 16, 242
OKLCH
0.87, 0.04, 237
XYZ
61, 67, 91
LUV
85, -17, -21
HWB
204, 73%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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