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
97DDE9
RGB
151, 221, 233
HSL
189, 65%, 75%
HSB
189, 35%, 91%
CMYK
35, 5, 0, 9
LAB
84, -21, -13
LCH
84, 24, 213
OKLCH
0.86, 0.07, 209
XYZ
53, 64, 87
LUV
84, -33, -17
HWB
189, 59%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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