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
CBE0FE
RGB
203, 224, 254
HSL
215, 96%, 90%
HSB
215, 20%, 100%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 0
LAB
88, -3, -17
LCH
88, 17, 261
OKLCH
0.90, 0.05, 257
XYZ
69, 73, 104
LUV
88, -12, -27
HWB
215, 80%, 0%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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