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
9CC7DC
RGB
156, 199, 220
HSL
200, 48%, 74%
HSB
200, 29%, 86%
CMYK
29, 10, 0, 14
LAB
78, -11, -15
LCH
78, 19, 234
OKLCH
0.81, 0.05, 229
XYZ
47, 53, 75
LUV
78, -22, -22
HWB
200, 61%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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