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
97DAE8
RGB
151, 218, 232
HSL
190, 64%, 75%
HSB
190, 35%, 91%
CMYK
35, 6, 0, 9
LAB
83, -19, -14
LCH
83, 24, 216
OKLCH
0.85, 0.07, 212
XYZ
52, 63, 86
LUV
83, -32, -18
HWB
190, 59%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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