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
9EEAEE
RGB
158, 234, 238
HSL
183, 70%, 78%
HSB
183, 34%, 93%
CMYK
34, 2, 0, 7
LAB
88, -24, -10
LCH
88, 26, 203
OKLCH
0.89, 0.07, 200
XYZ
59, 72, 92
LUV
88, -36, -11
HWB
183, 62%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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