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
97C1FA
RGB
151, 193, 250
HSL
215, 91%, 79%
HSB
215, 40%, 98%
CMYK
40, 23, 0, 2
LAB
77, -4, -33
LCH
77, 33, 263
OKLCH
0.80, 0.09, 256
XYZ
49, 52, 98
LUV
77, -22, -52
HWB
215, 59%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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