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
9FD3DD
RGB
159, 211, 221
HSL
190, 48%, 75%
HSB
190, 28%, 87%
CMYK
28, 5, 0, 13
LAB
81, -16, -11
LCH
81, 19, 214
OKLCH
0.83, 0.06, 211
XYZ
51, 59, 77
LUV
81, -26, -14
HWB
190, 62%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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