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
BBDAF6
RGB
187, 218, 246
HSL
208, 77%, 85%
HSB
208, 24%, 96%
CMYK
24, 11, 0, 4
LAB
85, -6, -17
LCH
85, 18, 251
OKLCH
0.87, 0.05, 246
XYZ
62, 67, 97
LUV
85, -17, -26
HWB
208, 73%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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