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
9FEFFF
RGB
159, 239, 255
HSL
190, 100%, 81%
HSB
190, 38%, 100%
CMYK
38, 6, 0, 0
LAB
90, -22, -16
LCH
90, 28, 215
OKLCH
0.91, 0.08, 212
XYZ
63, 76, 106
LUV
90, -37, -21
HWB
190, 62%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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