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
9EC9EB
RGB
158, 201, 235
HSL
206, 66%, 77%
HSB
206, 33%, 92%
CMYK
33, 14, 0, 8
LAB
79, -9, -22
LCH
79, 23, 248
OKLCH
0.82, 0.07, 242
XYZ
50, 55, 87
LUV
79, -22, -33
HWB
206, 62%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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