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
9DBCD0
RGB
157, 188, 208
HSL
204, 35%, 72%
HSB
204, 25%, 82%
CMYK
25, 10, 0, 18
LAB
74, -8, -14
LCH
74, 16, 241
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 236
XYZ
43, 48, 67
LUV
74, -17, -20
HWB
204, 62%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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