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
97B5CB
RGB
151, 181, 203
HSL
205, 33%, 69%
HSB
205, 26%, 80%
CMYK
26, 11, 0, 20
LAB
72, -7, -15
LCH
72, 16, 245
OKLCH
0.76, 0.05, 240
XYZ
40, 44, 63
LUV
72, -16, -21
HWB
205, 59%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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