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
9CDCE4
RGB
156, 220, 228
HSL
187, 57%, 75%
HSB
187, 32%, 89%
CMYK
32, 4, 0, 11
LAB
84, -20, -11
LCH
84, 22, 209
OKLCH
0.85, 0.07, 206
XYZ
53, 64, 83
LUV
84, -31, -13
HWB
187, 61%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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