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
C8EDF8
RGB
200, 237, 248
HSL
194, 77%, 88%
HSB
194, 19%, 97%
CMYK
19, 4, 0, 3
LAB
91, -11, -10
LCH
91, 14, 222
OKLCH
0.92, 0.04, 218
XYZ
71, 80, 100
LUV
91, -20, -13
HWB
194, 78%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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