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
D2E4FE
RGB
210, 228, 254
HSL
215, 96%, 91%
HSB
215, 17%, 100%
CMYK
17, 10, 0, 0
LAB
90, -2, -15
LCH
90, 15, 261
OKLCH
0.91, 0.04, 258
XYZ
72, 76, 105
LUV
90, -11, -23
HWB
215, 82%, 0%
Pantone
White
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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