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
9DC7CA
RGB
157, 199, 202
HSL
184, 30%, 70%
HSB
184, 22%, 79%
CMYK
22, 1, 0, 21
LAB
77, -14, -6
LCH
77, 15, 204
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 202
XYZ
45, 52, 64
LUV
77, -22, -7
HWB
184, 62%, 21%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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