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
C5EFFF
RGB
197, 239, 255
HSL
197, 100%, 89%
HSB
197, 23%, 100%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 0
LAB
92, -11, -12
LCH
92, 17, 227
OKLCH
0.93, 0.05, 223
XYZ
72, 81, 106
LUV
92, -22, -18
HWB
197, 77%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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