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
9DB5CF
RGB
157, 181, 207
HSL
211, 34%, 71%
HSB
211, 24%, 81%
CMYK
24, 13, 0, 19
LAB
73, -4, -16
LCH
73, 17, 255
OKLCH
0.76, 0.05, 251
XYZ
42, 45, 65
LUV
73, -14, -24
HWB
211, 62%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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