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
9CDCE0
RGB
156, 220, 224
HSL
184, 52%, 75%
HSB
184, 30%, 88%
CMYK
30, 2, 0, 12
LAB
84, -20, -9
LCH
84, 22, 204
OKLCH
0.85, 0.06, 201
XYZ
53, 64, 80
LUV
84, -31, -10
HWB
184, 61%, 12%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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