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
CBE6FF
RGB
203, 230, 255
HSL
209, 100%, 90%
HSB
209, 20%, 100%
CMYK
20, 10, 0, 0
LAB
90, -5, -15
LCH
90, 16, 251
OKLCH
0.91, 0.04, 246
XYZ
71, 77, 106
LUV
90, -15, -23
HWB
209, 80%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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