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
C5F8FC
RGB
197, 248, 252
HSL
184, 90%, 88%
HSB
184, 22%, 99%
CMYK
22, 2, 0, 1
LAB
94, -16, -8
LCH
94, 18, 205
OKLCH
0.95, 0.05, 202
XYZ
74, 86, 105
LUV
94, -26, -9
HWB
184, 77%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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