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
BFDBF8
RGB
191, 219, 248
HSL
211, 80%, 86%
HSB
211, 23%, 97%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 3
LAB
86, -5, -17
LCH
86, 18, 254
OKLCH
0.88, 0.05, 249
XYZ
64, 69, 99
LUV
86, -16, -27
HWB
211, 75%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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