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
D3FBFF
RGB
211, 251, 255
HSL
185, 100%, 91%
HSB
185, 17%, 100%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 0
LAB
96, -13, -6
LCH
96, 14, 207
OKLCH
0.96, 0.04, 204
XYZ
79, 90, 108
LUV
96, -21, -8
HWB
185, 83%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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