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
C1F6FB
RGB
193, 246, 251
HSL
185, 88%, 87%
HSB
185, 23%, 98%
CMYK
23, 2, 0, 2
LAB
93, -17, -8
LCH
93, 19, 206
OKLCH
0.94, 0.05, 203
XYZ
72, 84, 104
LUV
93, -27, -10
HWB
185, 76%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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