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
C2F2FC
RGB
194, 242, 252
HSL
190, 91%, 87%
HSB
190, 23%, 99%
CMYK
23, 4, 0, 1
LAB
92, -14, -10
LCH
92, 18, 215
OKLCH
0.93, 0.05, 212
XYZ
72, 82, 104
LUV
92, -25, -13
HWB
190, 76%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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