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
BFD4ED
RGB
191, 212, 237
HSL
213, 56%, 84%
HSB
213, 19%, 93%
CMYK
19, 11, 0, 7
LAB
84, -3, -15
LCH
84, 15, 257
OKLCH
0.86, 0.04, 253
XYZ
60, 64, 89
LUV
84, -12, -23
HWB
213, 75%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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