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
BEF4FD
RGB
190, 244, 253
HSL
189, 94%, 87%
HSB
189, 25%, 99%
CMYK
25, 4, 0, 1
LAB
93, -16, -10
LCH
93, 19, 212
OKLCH
0.93, 0.06, 209
XYZ
71, 83, 105
LUV
93, -27, -13
HWB
189, 75%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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