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
84AFC8
RGB
132, 175, 200
HSL
202, 38%, 65%
HSB
202, 34%, 78%
CMYK
34, 12, 0, 22
LAB
69, -10, -18
LCH
69, 21, 240
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 234
XYZ
35, 40, 60
LUV
69, -22, -25
HWB
202, 52%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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