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
9BE9EF
RGB
155, 233, 239
HSL
184, 72%, 77%
HSB
184, 35%, 94%
CMYK
35, 3, 0, 6
LAB
87, -24, -11
LCH
87, 26, 205
OKLCH
0.89, 0.08, 202
XYZ
58, 71, 92
LUV
87, -37, -13
HWB
184, 61%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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