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
BCEFF5
RGB
188, 239, 245
HSL
186, 74%, 85%
HSB
186, 23%, 96%
CMYK
23, 2, 0, 4
LAB
91, -16, -9
LCH
91, 18, 208
OKLCH
0.92, 0.05, 205
XYZ
68, 79, 98
LUV
91, -26, -10
HWB
186, 74%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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