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
BBEAF8
RGB
187, 234, 248
HSL
194, 81%, 85%
HSB
194, 25%, 97%
CMYK
25, 6, 0, 3
LAB
90, -13, -12
LCH
90, 18, 222
OKLCH
0.91, 0.05, 218
XYZ
67, 76, 100
LUV
90, -24, -16
HWB
194, 73%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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