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
9DE4EF
RGB
157, 228, 239
HSL
188, 72%, 78%
HSB
188, 34%, 94%
CMYK
34, 5, 0, 6
LAB
86, -21, -13
LCH
86, 25, 211
OKLCH
0.88, 0.07, 208
XYZ
57, 69, 92
LUV
86, -34, -16
HWB
188, 62%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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