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
9ECDE2
RGB
158, 205, 226
HSL
199, 54%, 75%
HSB
199, 30%, 89%
CMYK
30, 9, 0, 11
LAB
80, -12, -16
LCH
80, 20, 232
OKLCH
0.82, 0.06, 227
XYZ
50, 56, 80
LUV
80, -24, -22
HWB
199, 62%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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