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
9DE6EA
RGB
157, 230, 234
HSL
183, 65%, 77%
HSB
183, 33%, 92%
CMYK
33, 2, 0, 8
LAB
87, -23, -10
LCH
87, 25, 203
OKLCH
0.88, 0.07, 200
XYZ
57, 70, 88
LUV
87, -35, -11
HWB
183, 62%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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