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
C8EFF1
RGB
200, 239, 241
HSL
183, 59%, 86%
HSB
183, 17%, 95%
CMYK
17, 1, 0, 5
LAB
92, -13, -5
LCH
92, 14, 203
OKLCH
0.93, 0.04, 200
XYZ
71, 80, 95
LUV
92, -20, -6
HWB
183, 78%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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