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
9BE0EE
RGB
155, 224, 238
HSL
190, 71%, 77%
HSB
190, 35%, 93%
CMYK
35, 6, 0, 7
LAB
85, -20, -14
LCH
85, 24, 215
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 212
XYZ
56, 66, 91
LUV
85, -33, -19
HWB
190, 61%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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