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
9BE5FF
RGB
155, 229, 255
HSL
196, 100%, 80%
HSB
196, 39%, 100%
CMYK
39, 10, 0, 0
LAB
87, -19, -20
LCH
87, 28, 227
OKLCH
0.88, 0.08, 222
XYZ
60, 70, 105
LUV
87, -35, -29
HWB
196, 61%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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