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
9FF6FF
RGB
159, 246, 255
HSL
186, 100%, 81%
HSB
186, 38%, 100%
CMYK
38, 4, 0, 0
LAB
92, -26, -13
LCH
92, 29, 207
OKLCH
0.92, 0.08, 204
XYZ
65, 80, 107
LUV
92, -40, -16
HWB
186, 62%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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