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
9BDFF0
RGB
155, 223, 240
HSL
192, 74%, 77%
HSB
192, 35%, 94%
CMYK
35, 7, 0, 6
LAB
85, -19, -16
LCH
85, 25, 219
OKLCH
0.86, 0.07, 215
XYZ
56, 66, 92
LUV
85, -33, -21
HWB
192, 61%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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