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
9FE2FC
RGB
159, 226, 252
HSL
197, 94%, 81%
HSB
197, 37%, 99%
CMYK
37, 10, 0, 1
LAB
86, -17, -20
LCH
86, 26, 229
OKLCH
0.88, 0.08, 224
XYZ
59, 69, 102
LUV
86, -32, -28
HWB
197, 62%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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