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
9EE5F2
RGB
158, 229, 242
HSL
189, 76%, 78%
HSB
189, 35%, 95%
CMYK
35, 5, 0, 5
LAB
87, -21, -14
LCH
87, 25, 214
OKLCH
0.88, 0.07, 210
XYZ
58, 70, 94
LUV
87, -34, -18
HWB
189, 62%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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