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
C5DEFF
RGB
197, 222, 255
HSL
214, 100%, 89%
HSB
214, 23%, 100%
CMYK
23, 13, 0, 0
LAB
87, -3, -19
LCH
87, 19, 260
OKLCH
0.89, 0.05, 255
XYZ
67, 71, 105
LUV
87, -14, -30
HWB
214, 77%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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