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
CEF4FC
RGB
206, 244, 252
HSL
190, 88%, 90%
HSB
190, 18%, 99%
CMYK
18, 3, 0, 1
LAB
94, -11, -8
LCH
94, 14, 216
OKLCH
0.94, 0.04, 212
XYZ
75, 85, 104
LUV
94, -20, -11
HWB
190, 81%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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