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
9CDEE5
RGB
156, 222, 229
HSL
186, 58%, 75%
HSB
186, 32%, 90%
CMYK
32, 3, 0, 10
LAB
84, -20, -10
LCH
84, 23, 207
OKLCH
0.86, 0.07, 204
XYZ
54, 65, 84
LUV
84, -32, -13
HWB
186, 61%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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