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
9CB2CB
RGB
156, 178, 203
HSL
212, 31%, 70%
HSB
212, 23%, 80%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 20
LAB
72, -4, -15
LCH
72, 16, 256
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 252
XYZ
40, 43, 63
LUV
72, -13, -23
HWB
212, 61%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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