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
9CE2F2
RGB
156, 226, 242
HSL
191, 77%, 78%
HSB
191, 36%, 95%
CMYK
36, 7, 0, 5
LAB
86, -20, -15
LCH
86, 25, 217
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 214
XYZ
57, 68, 94
LUV
86, -33, -20
HWB
191, 61%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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