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
BEF0FF
RGB
190, 240, 255
HSL
194, 100%, 87%
HSB
194, 25%, 100%
CMYK
25, 6, 0, 0
LAB
92, -14, -13
LCH
92, 19, 222
OKLCH
0.93, 0.05, 218
XYZ
70, 80, 106
LUV
92, -26, -18
HWB
194, 75%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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