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
9CC6CC
RGB
156, 198, 204
HSL
188, 32%, 71%
HSB
188, 24%, 80%
CMYK
24, 3, 0, 20
LAB
77, -13, -8
LCH
77, 16, 210
OKLCH
0.80, 0.05, 207
XYZ
45, 52, 65
LUV
77, -22, -9
HWB
188, 61%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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