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
BDE2F2
RGB
189, 226, 242
HSL
198, 67%, 85%
HSB
198, 22%, 95%
CMYK
22, 7, 0, 5
LAB
88, -10, -12
LCH
88, 16, 230
OKLCH
0.89, 0.04, 226
XYZ
64, 72, 94
LUV
88, -20, -17
HWB
198, 74%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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