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
BBD6FA
RGB
187, 214, 250
HSL
214, 86%, 86%
HSB
214, 25%, 98%
CMYK
25, 14, 0, 2
LAB
85, -3, -21
LCH
85, 21, 261
OKLCH
0.87, 0.06, 256
XYZ
62, 66, 100
LUV
85, -15, -32
HWB
214, 73%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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