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
9CAEC6
RGB
156, 174, 198
HSL
214, 27%, 69%
HSB
214, 21%, 78%
CMYK
21, 12, 0, 22
LAB
70, -3, -15
LCH
70, 15, 260
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 256
XYZ
39, 41, 59
LUV
70, -11, -22
HWB
214, 61%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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