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
9BCDDF
RGB
155, 205, 223
HSL
196, 52%, 74%
HSB
196, 30%, 87%
CMYK
30, 8, 0, 13
LAB
79, -14, -15
LCH
79, 20, 227
OKLCH
0.82, 0.06, 222
XYZ
49, 56, 78
LUV
79, -25, -20
HWB
196, 61%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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