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
9CEFF9
RGB
156, 239, 249
HSL
186, 89%, 79%
HSB
186, 37%, 98%
CMYK
37, 4, 0, 2
LAB
89, -24, -13
LCH
89, 28, 209
OKLCH
0.90, 0.08, 205
XYZ
62, 76, 101
LUV
89, -39, -17
HWB
186, 61%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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