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
CAF6FF
RGB
202, 246, 255
HSL
190, 100%, 90%
HSB
190, 21%, 100%
CMYK
21, 4, 0, 0
LAB
94, -13, -9
LCH
94, 16, 215
OKLCH
0.95, 0.05, 211
XYZ
75, 86, 107
LUV
94, -23, -12
HWB
190, 79%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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