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
BBEFF7
RGB
187, 239, 247
HSL
188, 79%, 85%
HSB
188, 24%, 97%
CMYK
24, 3, 0, 3
LAB
91, -16, -10
LCH
91, 19, 211
OKLCH
0.92, 0.05, 208
XYZ
68, 79, 100
LUV
91, -26, -12
HWB
188, 73%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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