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
BBD1EC
RGB
187, 209, 236
HSL
213, 56%, 83%
HSB
213, 21%, 93%
CMYK
21, 11, 0, 7
LAB
83, -3, -16
LCH
83, 16, 258
OKLCH
0.85, 0.04, 254
XYZ
58, 62, 88
LUV
83, -13, -24
HWB
213, 73%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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