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
9CECF3
RGB
156, 236, 243
HSL
185, 78%, 78%
HSB
185, 36%, 95%
CMYK
36, 3, 0, 5
LAB
88, -24, -12
LCH
88, 27, 206
OKLCH
0.89, 0.08, 203
XYZ
60, 74, 96
LUV
88, -38, -14
HWB
185, 61%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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