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
84ADE5
RGB
132, 173, 229
HSL
215, 65%, 71%
HSB
215, 42%, 90%
CMYK
42, 24, 0, 10
LAB
69, -3, -33
LCH
69, 33, 264
OKLCH
0.74, 0.09, 256
XYZ
39, 40, 80
LUV
69, -21, -51
HWB
215, 52%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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