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
BCF3FD
RGB
188, 243, 253
HSL
189, 94%, 86%
HSB
189, 26%, 99%
CMYK
26, 4, 0, 1
LAB
92, -16, -11
LCH
92, 20, 213
OKLCH
0.93, 0.06, 210
XYZ
71, 82, 105
LUV
92, -28, -14
HWB
189, 74%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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