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
9CDCF6
RGB
156, 220, 246
HSL
197, 83%, 79%
HSB
197, 37%, 96%
CMYK
37, 11, 0, 4
LAB
84, -16, -20
LCH
84, 25, 230
OKLCH
0.86, 0.07, 225
XYZ
56, 65, 97
LUV
84, -31, -28
HWB
197, 61%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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