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
C1EBEF
RGB
193, 235, 239
HSL
185, 59%, 85%
HSB
185, 19%, 94%
CMYK
19, 2, 0, 6
LAB
90, -13, -7
LCH
90, 15, 207
OKLCH
0.91, 0.04, 204
XYZ
67, 77, 93
LUV
90, -22, -8
HWB
185, 76%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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