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
BADEFF
RGB
186, 222, 255
HSL
209, 100%, 86%
HSB
209, 27%, 100%
CMYK
27, 13, 0, 0
LAB
87, -7, -20
LCH
87, 21, 252
OKLCH
0.89, 0.06, 246
XYZ
64, 70, 105
LUV
87, -19, -31
HWB
209, 73%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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