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
9CE1E9
RGB
156, 225, 233
HSL
186, 64%, 76%
HSB
186, 33%, 91%
CMYK
33, 3, 0, 9
LAB
85, -21, -11
LCH
85, 24, 208
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 205
XYZ
55, 67, 87
LUV
85, -33, -14
HWB
186, 61%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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