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
CDF5FF
RGB
205, 245, 255
HSL
192, 100%, 90%
HSB
192, 20%, 100%
CMYK
20, 4, 0, 0
LAB
94, -12, -9
LCH
94, 15, 218
OKLCH
0.95, 0.04, 215
XYZ
76, 86, 107
LUV
94, -21, -12
HWB
192, 80%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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