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
9DC6CB
RGB
157, 198, 203
HSL
187, 31%, 71%
HSB
187, 23%, 80%
CMYK
23, 2, 0, 20
LAB
77, -13, -7
LCH
77, 15, 209
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 206
XYZ
45, 52, 64
LUV
77, -21, -9
HWB
187, 62%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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