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
C0F4FA
RGB
192, 244, 250
HSL
186, 85%, 87%
HSB
186, 23%, 98%
CMYK
23, 2, 0, 2
LAB
93, -16, -9
LCH
93, 18, 208
OKLCH
0.93, 0.05, 205
XYZ
71, 83, 103
LUV
93, -26, -10
HWB
186, 75%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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