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
9CE6F6
RGB
156, 230, 246
HSL
191, 83%, 79%
HSB
191, 37%, 96%
CMYK
37, 7, 0, 4
LAB
87, -21, -15
LCH
87, 26, 217
OKLCH
0.88, 0.08, 213
XYZ
59, 70, 98
LUV
87, -35, -21
HWB
191, 61%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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