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
C6ECFA
RGB
198, 236, 250
HSL
196, 84%, 88%
HSB
196, 21%, 98%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 2
LAB
91, -11, -11
LCH
91, 15, 226
OKLCH
0.92, 0.04, 222
XYZ
71, 79, 102
LUV
91, -20, -16
HWB
196, 78%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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