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
0086C9
RGB
0, 134, 201
HSL
200, 100%, 39%
HSB
200, 100%, 79%
CMYK
100, 33, 0, 21
LAB
53, -12, -44
LCH
53, 46, 255
OKLCH
0.59, 0.14, 242
XYZ
19, 21, 58
LUV
53, -34, -65
HWB
200, 0%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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