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
97D2DE
RGB
151, 210, 222
HSL
190, 52%, 73%
HSB
190, 32%, 87%
CMYK
32, 5, 0, 13
LAB
80, -17, -12
LCH
80, 21, 215
OKLCH
0.83, 0.06, 212
XYZ
49, 58, 78
LUV
80, -29, -16
HWB
190, 59%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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