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
9FD5EE
RGB
159, 213, 238
HSL
199, 70%, 78%
HSB
199, 33%, 93%
CMYK
33, 11, 0, 7
LAB
82, -14, -18
LCH
82, 23, 233
OKLCH
0.84, 0.07, 228
XYZ
54, 61, 90
LUV
82, -27, -26
HWB
199, 62%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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