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
9EEDFB
RGB
158, 237, 251
HSL
189, 92%, 80%
HSB
189, 37%, 98%
CMYK
37, 6, 0, 2
LAB
89, -23, -15
LCH
89, 27, 213
OKLCH
0.90, 0.08, 210
XYZ
62, 75, 102
LUV
89, -37, -19
HWB
189, 62%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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