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
CAE5FD
RGB
202, 229, 253
HSL
208, 93%, 89%
HSB
208, 20%, 99%
CMYK
20, 9, 0, 1
LAB
90, -5, -15
LCH
90, 16, 250
OKLCH
0.91, 0.04, 245
XYZ
70, 76, 104
LUV
90, -15, -22
HWB
208, 79%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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