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
97D5DB
RGB
151, 213, 219
HSL
185, 49%, 73%
HSB
185, 31%, 86%
CMYK
31, 3, 0, 14
LAB
81, -19, -10
LCH
81, 22, 206
OKLCH
0.83, 0.06, 204
XYZ
49, 59, 76
LUV
81, -30, -11
HWB
185, 59%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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