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
97DFF3
RGB
151, 223, 243
HSL
193, 79%, 77%
HSB
193, 38%, 95%
CMYK
38, 8, 0, 5
LAB
85, -20, -17
LCH
85, 26, 221
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 217
XYZ
55, 66, 95
LUV
85, -34, -24
HWB
193, 59%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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