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
9CDAE9
RGB
156, 218, 233
HSL
192, 64%, 76%
HSB
192, 33%, 91%
CMYK
33, 6, 0, 9
LAB
83, -18, -14
LCH
83, 23, 218
OKLCH
0.85, 0.07, 214
XYZ
53, 63, 86
LUV
83, -30, -19
HWB
192, 61%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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