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
BAE8EC
RGB
186, 232, 236
HSL
185, 57%, 83%
HSB
185, 21%, 93%
CMYK
21, 2, 0, 7
LAB
89, -15, -7
LCH
89, 16, 206
OKLCH
0.90, 0.05, 203
XYZ
64, 74, 90
LUV
89, -24, -8
HWB
185, 73%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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