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
BBEDF8
RGB
187, 237, 248
HSL
191, 81%, 85%
HSB
191, 25%, 97%
CMYK
25, 4, 0, 3
LAB
91, -15, -11
LCH
91, 18, 216
OKLCH
0.91, 0.05, 213
XYZ
68, 78, 100
LUV
91, -25, -14
HWB
191, 73%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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