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
97B3CE
RGB
151, 179, 206
HSL
209, 36%, 70%
HSB
209, 27%, 81%
CMYK
27, 13, 0, 19
LAB
72, -5, -17
LCH
72, 18, 253
OKLCH
0.75, 0.05, 248
XYZ
40, 43, 65
LUV
72, -15, -25
HWB
209, 59%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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