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
9EE2F4
RGB
158, 226, 244
HSL
193, 80%, 79%
HSB
193, 35%, 96%
CMYK
35, 7, 0, 4
LAB
86, -19, -16
LCH
86, 25, 220
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 216
XYZ
58, 68, 96
LUV
86, -33, -22
HWB
193, 62%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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