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
9BF5FB
RGB
155, 245, 251
HSL
184, 92%, 80%
HSB
184, 38%, 98%
CMYK
38, 2, 0, 2
LAB
91, -27, -12
LCH
91, 29, 204
OKLCH
0.92, 0.09, 201
XYZ
64, 79, 103
LUV
91, -41, -14
HWB
184, 61%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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