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
C2ECF1
RGB
194, 236, 241
HSL
186, 63%, 85%
HSB
186, 20%, 95%
CMYK
20, 2, 0, 5
LAB
91, -13, -7
LCH
91, 15, 208
OKLCH
0.92, 0.04, 205
XYZ
68, 78, 95
LUV
91, -22, -9
HWB
186, 76%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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