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
9FEBF2
RGB
159, 235, 242
HSL
185, 76%, 79%
HSB
185, 34%, 95%
CMYK
34, 3, 0, 5
LAB
88, -23, -11
LCH
88, 26, 206
OKLCH
0.89, 0.08, 203
XYZ
60, 73, 95
LUV
88, -36, -13
HWB
185, 62%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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