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
BBF7FA
RGB
187, 247, 250
HSL
183, 86%, 86%
HSB
183, 25%, 98%
CMYK
25, 1, 0, 2
LAB
93, -19, -8
LCH
93, 21, 203
OKLCH
0.94, 0.06, 200
XYZ
71, 84, 103
LUV
93, -30, -9
HWB
183, 73%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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