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
9CD5DD
RGB
156, 213, 221
HSL
187, 49%, 74%
HSB
187, 29%, 87%
CMYK
29, 4, 0, 13
LAB
82, -18, -10
LCH
82, 20, 210
OKLCH
0.84, 0.06, 207
XYZ
51, 60, 77
LUV
82, -28, -13
HWB
187, 61%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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