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
9CB8CD
RGB
156, 184, 205
HSL
206, 33%, 71%
HSB
206, 24%, 80%
CMYK
24, 10, 0, 20
LAB
73, -6, -14
LCH
73, 15, 246
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 241
XYZ
42, 46, 64
LUV
73, -15, -20
HWB
206, 61%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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