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
9ADEEF
RGB
154, 222, 239
HSL
192, 73%, 77%
HSB
192, 36%, 94%
CMYK
36, 7, 0, 6
LAB
84, -19, -16
LCH
84, 25, 219
OKLCH
0.86, 0.07, 215
XYZ
55, 65, 91
LUV
84, -33, -21
HWB
192, 60%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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