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
97C9F5
RGB
151, 201, 245
HSL
208, 82%, 78%
HSB
208, 38%, 96%
CMYK
38, 18, 0, 4
LAB
79, -9, -27
LCH
79, 29, 252
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 246
XYZ
50, 55, 94
LUV
79, -25, -42
HWB
208, 59%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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