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
9FE6EB
RGB
159, 230, 235
HSL
184, 66%, 77%
HSB
184, 32%, 92%
CMYK
32, 2, 0, 8
LAB
87, -22, -10
LCH
87, 24, 204
OKLCH
0.88, 0.07, 202
XYZ
58, 70, 89
LUV
87, -34, -11
HWB
184, 62%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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