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
BDE5EC
RGB
189, 229, 236
HSL
189, 55%, 83%
HSB
189, 20%, 93%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 7
LAB
88, -12, -8
LCH
88, 15, 213
OKLCH
0.90, 0.04, 209
XYZ
64, 73, 90
LUV
88, -21, -10
HWB
189, 74%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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