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
9BBACA
RGB
155, 186, 202
HSL
200, 31%, 70%
HSB
200, 23%, 79%
CMYK
23, 8, 0, 21
LAB
74, -8, -12
LCH
74, 14, 235
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 230
XYZ
42, 46, 63
LUV
74, -17, -17
HWB
200, 61%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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