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
C4E7F9
RGB
196, 231, 249
HSL
200, 82%, 87%
HSB
200, 21%, 98%
CMYK
21, 7, 0, 2
LAB
90, -9, -13
LCH
90, 16, 235
OKLCH
0.91, 0.04, 230
XYZ
68, 76, 101
LUV
90, -19, -18
HWB
200, 77%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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