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
9BEEF8
RGB
155, 238, 248
HSL
186, 87%, 79%
HSB
186, 38%, 97%
CMYK
38, 4, 0, 3
LAB
89, -24, -13
LCH
89, 28, 209
OKLCH
0.90, 0.08, 205
XYZ
61, 75, 100
LUV
89, -39, -17
HWB
186, 61%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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