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
C4E2F8
RGB
196, 226, 248
HSL
205, 79%, 87%
HSB
205, 21%, 97%
CMYK
21, 9, 0, 3
LAB
88, -7, -14
LCH
88, 16, 245
OKLCH
0.90, 0.04, 240
XYZ
67, 73, 99
LUV
88, -16, -21
HWB
205, 77%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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