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
C4E2FC
RGB
196, 226, 252
HSL
208, 90%, 88%
HSB
208, 22%, 99%
CMYK
22, 10, 0, 1
LAB
88, -6, -16
LCH
88, 17, 249
OKLCH
0.90, 0.05, 244
XYZ
68, 73, 103
LUV
88, -17, -24
HWB
208, 77%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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