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
BCF9FF
RGB
188, 249, 255
HSL
185, 100%, 87%
HSB
185, 26%, 100%
CMYK
26, 2, 0, 0
LAB
94, -19, -9
LCH
94, 21, 207
OKLCH
0.94, 0.06, 204
XYZ
73, 86, 107
LUV
94, -30, -11
HWB
185, 74%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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