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
BAE8FA
RGB
186, 232, 250
HSL
197, 86%, 85%
HSB
197, 26%, 98%
CMYK
26, 7, 0, 2
LAB
89, -12, -14
LCH
89, 19, 228
OKLCH
0.90, 0.05, 224
XYZ
66, 75, 101
LUV
89, -24, -20
HWB
197, 73%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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