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
BDD6FC
RGB
189, 214, 252
HSL
216, 91%, 86%
HSB
216, 25%, 99%
CMYK
25, 15, 0, 1
LAB
85, -2, -22
LCH
85, 22, 263
OKLCH
0.87, 0.06, 259
XYZ
63, 66, 102
LUV
85, -15, -34
HWB
216, 74%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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