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
BEEAEF
RGB
190, 234, 239
HSL
186, 60%, 84%
HSB
186, 21%, 94%
CMYK
21, 2, 0, 6
LAB
90, -14, -7
LCH
90, 16, 208
OKLCH
0.91, 0.05, 205
XYZ
66, 76, 93
LUV
90, -23, -9
HWB
186, 75%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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