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
BBD0EF
RGB
187, 208, 239
HSL
216, 62%, 84%
HSB
216, 22%, 94%
CMYK
22, 13, 0, 6
LAB
83, -2, -18
LCH
83, 18, 262
OKLCH
0.85, 0.05, 258
XYZ
59, 62, 91
LUV
83, -12, -28
HWB
216, 73%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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