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
9FCFE5
RGB
159, 207, 229
HSL
199, 57%, 76%
HSB
199, 31%, 90%
CMYK
31, 10, 0, 10
LAB
80, -12, -16
LCH
80, 20, 233
OKLCH
0.83, 0.06, 228
XYZ
51, 58, 83
LUV
80, -24, -23
HWB
199, 62%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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