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
9DDEE7
RGB
157, 222, 231
HSL
187, 61%, 76%
HSB
187, 32%, 91%
CMYK
32, 4, 0, 9
LAB
84, -20, -11
LCH
84, 23, 210
OKLCH
0.86, 0.07, 207
XYZ
54, 65, 85
LUV
84, -32, -14
HWB
187, 62%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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