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
C8FBFE
RGB
200, 251, 254
HSL
183, 96%, 89%
HSB
183, 21%, 100%
CMYK
21, 1, 0, 0
LAB
95, -16, -7
LCH
95, 18, 203
OKLCH
0.95, 0.05, 201
XYZ
76, 88, 107
LUV
95, -26, -8
HWB
183, 78%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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