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
9EEAFD
RGB
158, 234, 253
HSL
192, 96%, 81%
HSB
192, 38%, 99%
CMYK
38, 8, 0, 1
LAB
88, -21, -17
LCH
88, 27, 219
OKLCH
0.89, 0.08, 215
XYZ
61, 73, 104
LUV
88, -36, -23
HWB
192, 62%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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