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
9CDAE2
RGB
156, 218, 226
HSL
187, 55%, 75%
HSB
187, 31%, 89%
CMYK
31, 4, 0, 11
LAB
83, -19, -11
LCH
83, 22, 209
OKLCH
0.85, 0.06, 206
XYZ
53, 63, 81
LUV
83, -30, -13
HWB
187, 61%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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