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
D0E8FF
RGB
208, 232, 255
HSL
209, 100%, 91%
HSB
209, 18%, 100%
CMYK
18, 9, 0, 0
LAB
91, -5, -14
LCH
91, 15, 252
OKLCH
0.92, 0.04, 247
XYZ
73, 78, 106
LUV
91, -14, -21
HWB
209, 82%, 0%
Pantone
White
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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