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
9BE5EC
RGB
155, 229, 236
HSL
185, 68%, 77%
HSB
185, 34%, 93%
CMYK
34, 3, 0, 7
LAB
86, -23, -11
LCH
86, 25, 206
OKLCH
0.88, 0.07, 203
XYZ
57, 69, 90
LUV
86, -35, -13
HWB
185, 61%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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