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
BBE6FA
RGB
187, 230, 250
HSL
199, 86%, 86%
HSB
199, 25%, 98%
CMYK
25, 8, 0, 2
LAB
89, -11, -15
LCH
89, 18, 233
OKLCH
0.90, 0.05, 228
XYZ
66, 74, 101
LUV
89, -22, -21
HWB
199, 73%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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