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
C5F2FA
RGB
197, 242, 250
HSL
189, 84%, 88%
HSB
189, 21%, 98%
CMYK
21, 3, 0, 2
LAB
93, -14, -9
LCH
93, 16, 213
OKLCH
0.93, 0.05, 210
XYZ
72, 82, 103
LUV
93, -23, -11
HWB
189, 77%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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