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
9BE9FF
RGB
155, 233, 255
HSL
193, 100%, 80%
HSB
193, 39%, 100%
CMYK
39, 9, 0, 0
LAB
88, -21, -19
LCH
88, 28, 222
OKLCH
0.89, 0.08, 217
XYZ
61, 72, 105
LUV
88, -37, -26
HWB
193, 61%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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