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
CBE9FC
RGB
203, 233, 252
HSL
203, 89%, 89%
HSB
203, 19%, 99%
CMYK
19, 8, 0, 1
LAB
91, -7, -13
LCH
91, 15, 240
OKLCH
0.92, 0.04, 236
XYZ
71, 78, 103
LUV
91, -16, -19
HWB
203, 80%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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