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
CBEFFA
RGB
203, 239, 250
HSL
194, 82%, 89%
HSB
194, 19%, 98%
CMYK
19, 4, 0, 2
LAB
92, -10, -9
LCH
92, 14, 222
OKLCH
0.93, 0.04, 218
XYZ
73, 81, 102
LUV
92, -19, -13
HWB
194, 80%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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