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
C2D7EF
RGB
194, 215, 239
HSL
212, 58%, 85%
HSB
212, 19%, 94%
CMYK
19, 10, 0, 6
LAB
85, -4, -14
LCH
85, 15, 256
OKLCH
0.87, 0.04, 252
XYZ
62, 66, 91
LUV
85, -12, -22
HWB
212, 76%, 6%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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