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
97E2E7
RGB
151, 226, 231
HSL
184, 63%, 75%
HSB
184, 35%, 91%
CMYK
35, 2, 0, 9
LAB
85, -23, -10
LCH
85, 25, 204
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 201
XYZ
54, 67, 86
LUV
85, -36, -12
HWB
184, 59%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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