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
BAE6ED
RGB
186, 230, 237
HSL
188, 59%, 83%
HSB
188, 22%, 93%
CMYK
22, 3, 0, 7
LAB
88, -14, -8
LCH
88, 16, 212
OKLCH
0.90, 0.05, 208
XYZ
64, 73, 91
LUV
88, -23, -10
HWB
188, 73%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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