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
97E2F4
RGB
151, 226, 244
HSL
192, 81%, 77%
HSB
192, 38%, 96%
CMYK
38, 7, 0, 4
LAB
85, -21, -17
LCH
85, 27, 219
OKLCH
0.87, 0.08, 214
XYZ
56, 68, 96
LUV
85, -35, -22
HWB
192, 59%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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