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
BAEFFB
RGB
186, 239, 251
HSL
191, 89%, 86%
HSB
191, 26%, 98%
CMYK
26, 5, 0, 2
LAB
91, -15, -12
LCH
91, 19, 217
OKLCH
0.92, 0.06, 213
XYZ
69, 79, 103
LUV
91, -27, -15
HWB
191, 73%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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