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
C2DAFF
RGB
194, 218, 255
HSL
216, 100%, 88%
HSB
216, 24%, 100%
CMYK
24, 15, 0, 0
LAB
86, -2, -21
LCH
86, 21, 264
OKLCH
0.88, 0.06, 259
XYZ
65, 69, 104
LUV
86, -14, -33
HWB
216, 76%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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