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
C4EFFA
RGB
196, 239, 250
HSL
192, 84%, 87%
HSB
192, 22%, 98%
CMYK
22, 4, 0, 2
LAB
92, -13, -10
LCH
92, 16, 219
OKLCH
0.93, 0.05, 215
XYZ
71, 80, 102
LUV
92, -22, -14
HWB
192, 77%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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