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
BADBEA
RGB
186, 219, 234
HSL
199, 53%, 82%
HSB
199, 21%, 92%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 8
LAB
85, -9, -11
LCH
85, 14, 232
OKLCH
0.87, 0.04, 227
XYZ
60, 67, 88
LUV
85, -18, -16
HWB
199, 73%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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