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
97E6FF
RGB
151, 230, 255
HSL
194, 100%, 80%
HSB
194, 41%, 100%
CMYK
41, 10, 0, 0
LAB
87, -21, -20
LCH
87, 29, 225
OKLCH
0.88, 0.08, 220
XYZ
59, 70, 105
LUV
87, -37, -29
HWB
194, 59%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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