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
9FCFDE
RGB
159, 207, 222
HSL
194, 49%, 75%
HSB
194, 28%, 87%
CMYK
28, 7, 0, 13
LAB
80, -14, -13
LCH
80, 19, 223
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 219
XYZ
50, 57, 78
LUV
80, -24, -17
HWB
194, 62%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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