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
C3EDFD
RGB
195, 237, 253
HSL
197, 94%, 88%
HSB
197, 23%, 99%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 1
LAB
91, -11, -12
LCH
91, 17, 227
OKLCH
0.92, 0.05, 223
XYZ
71, 79, 104
LUV
91, -22, -18
HWB
197, 76%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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