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
BFE8ED
RGB
191, 232, 237
HSL
187, 56%, 84%
HSB
187, 19%, 93%
CMYK
19, 2, 0, 7
LAB
89, -13, -7
LCH
89, 15, 209
OKLCH
0.90, 0.04, 206
XYZ
66, 75, 91
LUV
89, -21, -9
HWB
187, 75%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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