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
9EEBFB
RGB
158, 235, 251
HSL
190, 92%, 80%
HSB
190, 37%, 98%
CMYK
37, 6, 0, 2
LAB
88, -22, -16
LCH
88, 27, 216
OKLCH
0.90, 0.08, 212
XYZ
61, 74, 102
LUV
88, -36, -21
HWB
190, 62%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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