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
97C2D7
RGB
151, 194, 215
HSL
200, 44%, 72%
HSB
200, 30%, 84%
CMYK
30, 10, 0, 16
LAB
76, -11, -15
LCH
76, 19, 234
OKLCH
0.79, 0.05, 229
XYZ
44, 50, 72
LUV
76, -22, -22
HWB
200, 59%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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