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
9CEDF8
RGB
156, 237, 248
HSL
187, 87%, 79%
HSB
187, 37%, 97%
CMYK
37, 4, 0, 3
LAB
89, -24, -14
LCH
89, 27, 210
OKLCH
0.90, 0.08, 207
XYZ
61, 74, 100
LUV
89, -38, -17
HWB
187, 61%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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