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
9CDDEF
RGB
156, 221, 239
HSL
193, 72%, 77%
HSB
193, 35%, 94%
CMYK
35, 8, 0, 6
LAB
84, -18, -16
LCH
84, 24, 221
OKLCH
0.86, 0.07, 217
XYZ
55, 65, 91
LUV
84, -31, -22
HWB
193, 61%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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