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
C2D5EE
RGB
194, 213, 238
HSL
214, 56%, 85%
HSB
214, 18%, 93%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 7
LAB
84, -3, -15
LCH
84, 15, 259
OKLCH
0.87, 0.04, 255
XYZ
61, 65, 90
LUV
84, -11, -22
HWB
214, 76%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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