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
CDF3FF
RGB
205, 243, 255
HSL
194, 100%, 90%
HSB
194, 20%, 100%
CMYK
20, 5, 0, 0
LAB
93, -11, -10
LCH
93, 15, 223
OKLCH
0.94, 0.04, 219
XYZ
75, 84, 107
LUV
93, -20, -14
HWB
194, 80%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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