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
0086BF
RGB
0, 134, 191
HSL
198, 100%, 37%
HSB
198, 100%, 75%
CMYK
100, 30, 0, 25
LAB
52, -15, -39
LCH
52, 42, 249
OKLCH
0.59, 0.13, 237
XYZ
18, 21, 52
LUV
52, -34, -57
HWB
198, 0%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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