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
97DFF5
RGB
151, 223, 245
HSL
194, 82%, 78%
HSB
194, 38%, 96%
CMYK
38, 9, 0, 4
LAB
85, -19, -18
LCH
85, 27, 224
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 219
XYZ
56, 66, 96
LUV
85, -34, -26
HWB
194, 59%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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