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
BAF3FF
RGB
186, 243, 255
HSL
190, 100%, 86%
HSB
190, 27%, 100%
CMYK
27, 5, 0, 0
LAB
92, -17, -12
LCH
92, 21, 216
OKLCH
0.93, 0.06, 212
XYZ
70, 82, 107
LUV
92, -29, -16
HWB
190, 73%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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