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
97BEC6
RGB
151, 190, 198
HSL
190, 29%, 68%
HSB
190, 24%, 78%
CMYK
24, 4, 0, 22
LAB
74, -12, -9
LCH
74, 15, 215
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 212
XYZ
41, 47, 60
LUV
74, -20, -11
HWB
190, 59%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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