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
9CC6D2
RGB
156, 198, 210
HSL
193, 37%, 72%
HSB
193, 26%, 82%
CMYK
26, 6, 0, 18
LAB
77, -12, -11
LCH
77, 16, 221
OKLCH
0.80, 0.05, 217
XYZ
46, 52, 69
LUV
77, -22, -14
HWB
193, 61%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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