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
BAF4FA
RGB
186, 244, 250
HSL
186, 86%, 85%
HSB
186, 26%, 98%
CMYK
26, 2, 0, 2
LAB
92, -18, -9
LCH
92, 20, 207
OKLCH
0.93, 0.06, 204
XYZ
70, 82, 103
LUV
92, -29, -11
HWB
186, 73%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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