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
9DCFDC
RGB
157, 207, 220
HSL
192, 47%, 74%
HSB
192, 29%, 86%
CMYK
29, 6, 0, 14
LAB
80, -15, -12
LCH
80, 19, 220
OKLCH
0.82, 0.06, 215
XYZ
49, 57, 76
LUV
80, -25, -16
HWB
192, 62%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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