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
97CBF5
RGB
151, 203, 245
HSL
207, 82%, 78%
HSB
207, 38%, 96%
CMYK
38, 17, 0, 4
LAB
79, -10, -27
LCH
79, 28, 250
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 243
XYZ
51, 56, 94
LUV
79, -26, -40
HWB
207, 59%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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