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
9FDEE9
RGB
159, 222, 233
HSL
189, 63%, 77%
HSB
189, 32%, 91%
CMYK
32, 5, 0, 9
LAB
84, -19, -12
LCH
84, 22, 213
OKLCH
0.86, 0.07, 209
XYZ
55, 65, 87
LUV
84, -31, -16
HWB
189, 62%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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