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
CBF2F5
RGB
203, 242, 245
HSL
184, 68%, 88%
HSB
184, 17%, 96%
CMYK
17, 1, 0, 4
LAB
93, -13, -6
LCH
93, 14, 205
OKLCH
0.93, 0.04, 202
XYZ
73, 83, 99
LUV
93, -20, -7
HWB
184, 80%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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