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
BAEDF1
RGB
186, 237, 241
HSL
184, 66%, 84%
HSB
184, 23%, 95%
CMYK
23, 2, 0, 5
LAB
90, -16, -8
LCH
90, 18, 205
OKLCH
0.91, 0.05, 202
XYZ
66, 77, 95
LUV
90, -26, -9
HWB
184, 73%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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