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
9EC0CE
RGB
158, 192, 206
HSL
198, 33%, 71%
HSB
198, 23%, 81%
CMYK
23, 7, 0, 19
LAB
76, -9, -11
LCH
76, 15, 229
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 225
XYZ
44, 49, 66
LUV
76, -18, -15
HWB
198, 62%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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