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
97D5FD
RGB
151, 213, 253
HSL
204, 96%, 79%
HSB
204, 40%, 99%
CMYK
40, 16, 0, 1
LAB
82, -13, -26
LCH
82, 29, 244
OKLCH
0.85, 0.08, 237
XYZ
54, 61, 102
LUV
82, -30, -40
HWB
204, 59%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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