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
C5EBF2
RGB
197, 235, 242
HSL
189, 63%, 86%
HSB
189, 19%, 95%
CMYK
19, 3, 0, 5
LAB
90, -12, -8
LCH
90, 14, 214
OKLCH
0.92, 0.04, 210
XYZ
69, 78, 95
LUV
90, -20, -10
HWB
189, 77%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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