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
97AFD3
RGB
151, 175, 211
HSL
216, 41%, 71%
HSB
216, 28%, 83%
CMYK
28, 17, 0, 17
LAB
71, -2, -21
LCH
71, 21, 264
OKLCH
0.75, 0.06, 258
XYZ
40, 42, 68
LUV
71, -14, -32
HWB
216, 59%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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