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
9BEFF5
RGB
155, 239, 245
HSL
184, 82%, 78%
HSB
184, 37%, 96%
CMYK
37, 2, 0, 4
LAB
89, -25, -11
LCH
89, 28, 204
OKLCH
0.90, 0.08, 202
XYZ
61, 75, 98
LUV
89, -39, -13
HWB
184, 61%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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