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
97CFE1
RGB
151, 207, 225
HSL
195, 55%, 74%
HSB
195, 33%, 88%
CMYK
33, 8, 0, 12
LAB
80, -15, -15
LCH
80, 22, 224
OKLCH
0.82, 0.06, 220
XYZ
49, 57, 80
LUV
80, -28, -21
HWB
195, 59%, 12%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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