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
9CE3EC
RGB
156, 227, 236
HSL
187, 68%, 77%
HSB
187, 34%, 93%
CMYK
34, 4, 0, 7
LAB
86, -21, -12
LCH
86, 24, 209
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 206
XYZ
56, 68, 90
LUV
86, -34, -15
HWB
187, 61%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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