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
C5EDFA
RGB
197, 237, 250
HSL
195, 84%, 88%
HSB
195, 21%, 98%
CMYK
21, 5, 0, 2
LAB
91, -11, -11
LCH
91, 16, 224
OKLCH
0.92, 0.05, 219
XYZ
71, 79, 102
LUV
91, -21, -15
HWB
195, 77%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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