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
9CAFCD
RGB
156, 175, 205
HSL
217, 33%, 71%
HSB
217, 24%, 80%
CMYK
24, 15, 0, 20
LAB
71, -2, -18
LCH
71, 18, 264
OKLCH
0.75, 0.05, 259
XYZ
40, 42, 64
LUV
71, -11, -27
HWB
217, 61%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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