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
C5E5FA
RGB
197, 229, 250
HSL
204, 84%, 88%
HSB
204, 21%, 98%
CMYK
21, 8, 0, 2
LAB
89, -8, -14
LCH
89, 16, 242
OKLCH
0.91, 0.04, 237
XYZ
68, 75, 101
LUV
89, -17, -21
HWB
204, 77%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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