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
9BEFFD
RGB
155, 239, 253
HSL
189, 96%, 80%
HSB
189, 39%, 99%
CMYK
39, 6, 0, 1
LAB
89, -24, -15
LCH
89, 28, 213
OKLCH
0.90, 0.08, 209
XYZ
62, 76, 104
LUV
89, -39, -20
HWB
189, 61%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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