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
9CDBE4
RGB
156, 219, 228
HSL
188, 57%, 75%
HSB
188, 32%, 89%
CMYK
32, 4, 0, 11
LAB
83, -19, -11
LCH
83, 22, 210
OKLCH
0.85, 0.06, 207
XYZ
53, 63, 83
LUV
83, -31, -14
HWB
188, 61%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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