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
BCEAFD
RGB
188, 234, 253
HSL
198, 94%, 86%
HSB
198, 26%, 99%
CMYK
26, 8, 0, 1
LAB
90, -12, -14
LCH
90, 19, 230
OKLCH
0.91, 0.05, 225
XYZ
68, 77, 104
LUV
90, -24, -20
HWB
198, 74%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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