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
C8DFFD
RGB
200, 223, 253
HSL
214, 93%, 89%
HSB
214, 21%, 99%
CMYK
21, 12, 0, 1
LAB
88, -3, -17
LCH
88, 18, 259
OKLCH
0.90, 0.05, 255
XYZ
68, 72, 103
LUV
88, -13, -27
HWB
214, 78%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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