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
9FC0D0
RGB
159, 192, 208
HSL
200, 34%, 72%
HSB
200, 24%, 82%
CMYK
24, 8, 0, 18
LAB
76, -9, -12
LCH
76, 15, 234
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 229
XYZ
45, 50, 67
LUV
76, -18, -17
HWB
200, 62%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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