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
BBF2F5
RGB
187, 242, 245
HSL
183, 74%, 85%
HSB
183, 24%, 96%
CMYK
24, 1, 0, 4
LAB
92, -18, -7
LCH
92, 19, 203
OKLCH
0.92, 0.06, 200
XYZ
69, 81, 98
LUV
92, -28, -8
HWB
183, 73%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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