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
9FC0CD
RGB
159, 192, 205
HSL
197, 32%, 71%
HSB
197, 22%, 80%
CMYK
22, 6, 0, 20
LAB
76, -9, -10
LCH
76, 14, 228
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 224
XYZ
44, 49, 65
LUV
76, -17, -14
HWB
197, 62%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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