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
9DCDD5
RGB
157, 205, 213
HSL
189, 40%, 73%
HSB
189, 26%, 84%
CMYK
26, 4, 0, 16
LAB
79, -15, -9
LCH
79, 18, 212
OKLCH
0.82, 0.05, 209
XYZ
48, 56, 71
LUV
79, -24, -12
HWB
189, 62%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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