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
BDF6FD
RGB
189, 246, 253
HSL
187, 94%, 87%
HSB
187, 25%, 99%
CMYK
25, 3, 0, 1
LAB
93, -17, -10
LCH
93, 20, 209
OKLCH
0.94, 0.06, 206
XYZ
72, 84, 105
LUV
93, -29, -12
HWB
187, 74%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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