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
9CBFCA
RGB
156, 191, 202
HSL
194, 30%, 70%
HSB
194, 23%, 79%
CMYK
23, 5, 0, 21
LAB
75, -10, -10
LCH
75, 14, 223
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 219
XYZ
43, 49, 63
LUV
75, -18, -13
HWB
194, 61%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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