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
BCD8F3
RGB
188, 216, 243
HSL
209, 70%, 85%
HSB
209, 23%, 95%
CMYK
23, 11, 0, 5
LAB
85, -5, -17
LCH
85, 17, 252
OKLCH
0.87, 0.05, 247
XYZ
61, 66, 94
LUV
85, -16, -25
HWB
209, 74%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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