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
97F6FD
RGB
151, 246, 253
HSL
184, 96%, 79%
HSB
184, 40%, 99%
CMYK
40, 3, 0, 1
LAB
91, -28, -13
LCH
91, 31, 204
OKLCH
0.92, 0.09, 202
XYZ
63, 80, 105
LUV
91, -43, -15
HWB
184, 59%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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