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
9CE3EF
RGB
156, 227, 239
HSL
189, 72%, 77%
HSB
189, 35%, 94%
CMYK
35, 5, 0, 6
LAB
86, -21, -13
LCH
86, 25, 213
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 209
XYZ
57, 68, 92
LUV
86, -34, -17
HWB
189, 61%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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