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
BCF4FB
RGB
188, 244, 251
HSL
187, 89%, 86%
HSB
187, 25%, 98%
CMYK
25, 3, 0, 2
LAB
93, -17, -9
LCH
93, 20, 209
OKLCH
0.93, 0.06, 206
XYZ
70, 82, 103
LUV
93, -28, -12
HWB
187, 74%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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