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
97E9EE
RGB
151, 233, 238
HSL
183, 72%, 76%
HSB
183, 37%, 93%
CMYK
37, 2, 0, 7
LAB
87, -25, -11
LCH
87, 27, 203
OKLCH
0.88, 0.08, 201
XYZ
57, 71, 92
LUV
87, -38, -12
HWB
183, 59%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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