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
97F3FF
RGB
151, 243, 255
HSL
187, 100%, 80%
HSB
187, 41%, 100%
CMYK
41, 5, 0, 0
LAB
90, -26, -15
LCH
90, 30, 209
OKLCH
0.91, 0.09, 206
XYZ
63, 78, 106
LUV
90, -42, -19
HWB
187, 59%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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