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
BEE5F6
RGB
190, 229, 246
HSL
198, 76%, 85%
HSB
198, 23%, 96%
CMYK
23, 7, 0, 4
LAB
89, -10, -13
LCH
89, 16, 231
OKLCH
0.90, 0.05, 226
XYZ
66, 74, 98
LUV
89, -21, -18
HWB
198, 75%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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