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
9ACDE4
RGB
154, 205, 228
HSL
199, 58%, 75%
HSB
199, 32%, 89%
CMYK
32, 10, 0, 11
LAB
79, -13, -17
LCH
79, 22, 233
OKLCH
0.82, 0.06, 227
XYZ
49, 56, 82
LUV
79, -26, -24
HWB
199, 60%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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