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
BDF2F7
RGB
189, 242, 247
HSL
185, 78%, 85%
HSB
185, 23%, 97%
CMYK
23, 2, 0, 3
LAB
92, -17, -8
LCH
92, 19, 206
OKLCH
0.93, 0.05, 203
XYZ
70, 81, 100
LUV
92, -27, -10
HWB
185, 74%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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