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
C1F2FA
RGB
193, 242, 250
HSL
188, 85%, 87%
HSB
188, 23%, 98%
CMYK
23, 3, 0, 2
LAB
92, -15, -9
LCH
92, 18, 212
OKLCH
0.93, 0.05, 209
XYZ
71, 82, 102
LUV
92, -25, -12
HWB
188, 76%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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