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
9EC5C8
RGB
158, 197, 200
HSL
184, 28%, 70%
HSB
184, 21%, 78%
CMYK
21, 1, 0, 22
LAB
77, -13, -6
LCH
77, 14, 205
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 202
XYZ
44, 51, 62
LUV
77, -20, -7
HWB
184, 62%, 22%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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