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
9CE0FA
RGB
156, 224, 250
HSL
197, 90%, 80%
HSB
197, 38%, 98%
CMYK
38, 10, 0, 2
LAB
85, -17, -20
LCH
85, 26, 229
OKLCH
0.87, 0.08, 224
XYZ
58, 67, 100
LUV
85, -33, -28
HWB
197, 61%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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