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
CBEDFB
RGB
203, 237, 251
HSL
197, 86%, 89%
HSB
197, 19%, 98%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 2
LAB
92, -9, -11
LCH
92, 14, 229
OKLCH
0.93, 0.04, 225
XYZ
72, 80, 103
LUV
92, -18, -15
HWB
197, 80%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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