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
9DB0CC
RGB
157, 176, 204
HSL
216, 32%, 71%
HSB
216, 23%, 80%
CMYK
23, 14, 0, 20
LAB
71, -2, -17
LCH
71, 17, 262
OKLCH
0.75, 0.05, 258
XYZ
40, 43, 63
LUV
71, -11, -25
HWB
216, 62%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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