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
97F3FA
RGB
151, 243, 250
HSL
184, 91%, 79%
HSB
184, 40%, 98%
CMYK
40, 3, 0, 2
LAB
90, -27, -13
LCH
90, 30, 205
OKLCH
0.91, 0.09, 202
XYZ
62, 78, 102
LUV
90, -42, -15
HWB
184, 59%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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