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
CCF3F7
RGB
204, 243, 247
HSL
186, 73%, 88%
HSB
186, 17%, 97%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 3
LAB
93, -12, -6
LCH
93, 14, 207
OKLCH
0.94, 0.04, 204
XYZ
74, 84, 100
LUV
93, -20, -8
HWB
186, 80%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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