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
9DCDD4
RGB
157, 205, 212
HSL
188, 39%, 72%
HSB
188, 26%, 83%
CMYK
26, 3, 0, 17
LAB
79, -15, -9
LCH
79, 17, 211
OKLCH
0.82, 0.05, 207
XYZ
48, 56, 70
LUV
79, -24, -11
HWB
188, 62%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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