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
BED4F1
RGB
190, 212, 241
HSL
214, 65%, 85%
HSB
214, 21%, 95%
CMYK
21, 12, 0, 5
LAB
84, -3, -17
LCH
84, 17, 260
OKLCH
0.86, 0.05, 255
XYZ
61, 64, 92
LUV
84, -13, -26
HWB
214, 75%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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