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
BED5FA
RGB
190, 213, 250
HSL
217, 86%, 86%
HSB
217, 24%, 98%
CMYK
24, 15, 0, 2
LAB
84, -2, -21
LCH
84, 21, 264
OKLCH
0.87, 0.06, 260
XYZ
62, 65, 100
LUV
84, -14, -33
HWB
217, 75%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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