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
97DEF8
RGB
151, 222, 248
HSL
196, 87%, 78%
HSB
196, 39%, 97%
CMYK
39, 10, 0, 3
LAB
84, -18, -20
LCH
84, 27, 228
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 223
XYZ
56, 66, 99
LUV
84, -34, -29
HWB
196, 59%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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