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
C4DBF3
RGB
196, 219, 243
HSL
211, 66%, 86%
HSB
211, 19%, 95%
CMYK
19, 10, 0, 5
LAB
86, -4, -15
LCH
86, 15, 254
OKLCH
0.88, 0.04, 249
XYZ
64, 69, 95
LUV
86, -13, -22
HWB
211, 77%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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