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
CDE4FD
RGB
205, 228, 253
HSL
211, 92%, 90%
HSB
211, 19%, 99%
CMYK
19, 10, 0, 1
LAB
89, -4, -15
LCH
89, 15, 255
OKLCH
0.91, 0.04, 250
XYZ
71, 76, 104
LUV
89, -13, -23
HWB
211, 80%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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