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
9DDFF2
RGB
157, 223, 242
HSL
193, 77%, 78%
HSB
193, 35%, 95%
CMYK
35, 8, 0, 5
LAB
85, -18, -16
LCH
85, 24, 222
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 218
XYZ
56, 66, 94
LUV
85, -32, -22
HWB
193, 62%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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