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
97DEEA
RGB
151, 222, 234
HSL
189, 66%, 75%
HSB
189, 35%, 92%
CMYK
35, 5, 0, 8
LAB
84, -21, -13
LCH
84, 25, 213
OKLCH
0.86, 0.07, 209
XYZ
54, 65, 87
LUV
84, -34, -17
HWB
189, 59%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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